Exporting strawberries to Europe

Exporting strawberries to Europe requires a lot of hard work and knowledge. To help you prepare CBI provides a Market Potential study with a list of European countries that offer the most opportunities for export of strawberries and it describes the trends that offer new opportunities. The Market Entry study on this page contains information about buyer requirements and certifications, main market segments and distribution channels as well as information about the competition relevant when exporting strawberries. 

Strawberries are the most popular soft summer fruit in Europe. Most countries in Europe produce them and the different varieties and greenhouse technology extend the growing season, making Europe almost fully self-sufficient in strawberries. As such, the best opportunities for exporting strawberries to Europe can be found outside the European production season. As a supplier of strawberries, you should ideally focus on strawberry varieties that are superior in flavour and rich in colour.