These week the Ukrainian berry industry represented by the leading Ukrainain companies together with Ukrainian Berries Association are present at ANUGA 2025 in Cologne. To showcase the Ukrainian producers on the international stage and expanding export opportunities the 7th edition of the catalogue is published.
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This publication was produced with the support of Switzerland within the framework of two programmes: Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) implemented by Swisscontact, Global Quality and Standards Programme Ukraine implemented by UNIDO (specialized agency of the United Nations).
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The Catalogue is divided into 3 sectors based on company activity:
- ️Fresh fruit and berry production
- Processing of fruit and berries (freezing, semi-finished products)
- ️Ready-to-eat products (jams, concentrates, etc.)
Overview of the Ukrainian Berry Market — 2024
Ukrainian producers offer a wide range of wild and cultivated berries. Frozen raspberries lead in export growth, blueberry exports are expanding significantly, and production of strawberries and currants remains.
2024, Ukraine exported a record 65,000 tons of frozen raspberries, making the country a world leader in net exports of this product. Blueberry exports in 2024 reached 5,000 tons, an increase of approximately 33% compared to the previous year. According to industry and trade data: Exports of frozen fruits and berries from Ukraine in 2024 totaled around 100,58 tons, indicating significant growth in the sector. Fresh berry exports (e.g., strawberries, currants, raspberries) remain much smaller in volume compared to frozen berries. Comprehensive data combining fresh and frozen exports for all berry types in 2024 are less consistently published.
Regarding production: Raspberry production in Ukraine in 2024 is estimated at 65,000–70,000 tons annually, including household and unregistered production. Blueberry production is also growing, supported by export volumes of approximately 5,000 tons. Other trends: Almost all exported raspberries are shipped in frozen form; fresh exports are minimal or niche. The blueberry market is experiencing both volume growth and higher export prices. In 2024, Ukraine’s blueberry exports generated approximately $26 million, an increase of 56% compared to the previous year.