Information for fruit and vegetables business in CIS
Global strawberry production growth stands at 3% annually
According to FAO data, global strawberry production growth has somewhat slowed down in the past few years. Global production of these berries has been increasing averagely by 3.1% annually in 2007-2011.
Furthermore, in the period 2010-2011, strawberry production stagnated partially due to abnormal weather conditions in Europe, Africa and North America in 2010. As a result, global production decreased by 5.2% in 2010 and returned to previous levels in 2011.
Europe and America account for 74% of global strawberry production (37% and 38% respectively). Populous Asia cover just 16% of global production. At the same time, the fastest growth rates in strawberry production are observed in the African countries (primarily in the North African ones) thanks to exports to the EU. This region's annual production growth rates reach 11%. Growth rates in Europe and Asia are significantly more modest: 2% and 1% per year respectively. In America and Oceania, strawberry production increases averagely by 4% annually.
Ukrainian strawberry production keeps on growing at rather rapid rates thanks to relatively high internal prices of these berries in the country. Moreover, Ukraine has started actively exporting strawberries since 2012 with the Russian Federation as the main destination.
More detailed information about the Ukrainian berry sector development will be presented at the 4th International Conference “Berries of Ukraine – 2013: Frozen Produce & Fresh Market”.
The conference will be held on May 16-17, 2013, Mykolaiv, Ukraine. To learn more about the event, please visit the web-site: http://www.fruit-inform.com/en/conferences/berry2013/about
Would you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact International Relations Department of Fruit-Inform:
tel: +380 562 320795 (ext. - 341)
cell: +380 96 5836323 (Ievgen Kuzin)
e-mail: [email protected]