During Q1 of 2025, the price trend of raspberry purée in Europe was primarily influenced by ongoing challenges in raspberry supply and production. Widely used in jams, smoothies, soft drinks, and cosmetics, raspberry purée faced supply pressures due to reduced yields in major producing nations.
In Spain, an unusually severe winter affected raspberry crops, leading to a reduced supply of fresh fruit for purée production. This situation was further compounded by a delayed harvest in Morocco, which disrupted the supply chain. Meanwhile, Poland’s raspberry crop saw growth, producing an increased volume of high-quality fruit, which helped stabilize raspberry purée production.
Demand for raspberry purée remained steady, particularly in the food and beverage industries. However, due to the limited availability of fresh raspberries, production costs for some manufacturers rose, exerting upward pressure on prices. Overall, the early part of 2025 was marked by a supply-demand imbalance in the raspberry purée market. The combination of weather-related disruptions, a constrained fresh fruit supply, and persistent demand for processed products contributed to ongoing market uncertainty.