Record Raspberry Exports and Threefold Drop in Blueberry Exports: Berry Season Results

This was reported by the Ukrainian Berries Association.

Thus, from June to May, 63.3 thousand tonnes of frozen raspberries were exported — 7% more than a year earlier.

«At the same time, export revenue increased by as much as 65% to €250.8 million. The average price amounted to €3.96/kg, which is 54% higher than in the previous season,» the association clarified.

The main destinations remained Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. At the same time, the season proved significantly more challenging for blueberries.

«Total exports decreased to 7.6 thousand tonnes compared with 24.4 thousand tonnes last season — a decline of 69%. The high average price of €5.85/kg only partially offset the loss in volumes. Export revenue amounted to €44.5 million, which is 40% less than last year,» the association added.

Ukrainian blueberries were mainly exported to the markets of Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Exports of other frozen berries amounted to 10.3 thousand tonnes worth €18.3 million, while the average price was €1.78/kg. The main markets were Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany.

The association believes that in the 2026/27 marketing year, the situation on the European market may be favourable for Ukrainian suppliers of frozen berries. Exporters should already consider procurement volumes and contracting, taking into account the decline in the raspberry harvest in Serbia and Poland.