Poland records a record increase in raspberry export revenue

Poland in the first nine months of 2020 showed the largest increase in revenue from exports of fresh raspberries and blackberries. The export of berries in this category increased by 42% at once compared to 2019 and reached $ 23.4 million, EastFruit reports. As noted, the impressive growth in export earnings was mainly due to the increase in export prices for raspberries in 2020, while the volume of exports grew by only 14%. “Poland previously exported significantly more fresh raspberries, but in recent years, due to a shortage of labor, increased competition and falling prices in the global raspberry market, it has reduced export volumes,” analysts say. Thus, in the first 9 months of 2020, the export of fresh raspberries and blackberries (mainly raspberries) from Poland in physical terms amounted to 7.7 thousand tons.In 2016, the export of Polish raspberries and blackberries was almost 10 thousand tons more and exceeded 17 thousand tons. Experts also note the first signs of ...