Canned pineapple is popular in Europe because it is sweet, easy to store, and ready to eat all year. Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, and Poland import the most canned pineapple. European buyers want steady quality, good prices, and clear proof of safe and fair working conditions. Suppliers who cut added sugar or offer light syrup or juice-packed canned pineapple can meet Europe’s demand for healthier food. Exporters who offer quality fruit and clear sustainability claims have a better chance of success.
European imports of tomato purée and paste are expected to increase at a rate of 3-5% annually in the long term. This expected growth is driven by the rising production costs faced by European tomato processors, caused by multiple environmental and legislative challenges.
The European fashion accessories import market is worth around €5.2 billion and grew at an average annual rate of 3.5% between 2019 and 2024. Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Poland offer the best opportunities for exporting fashion accessories. Western and Northern European countries show higher potential for market entry than Eastern European countries. Poland however stands out, with high growth in recent years (including imports from developing countries), and is one of the key markets in the region.
The European sock import market is worth around €4.17 billion, and grew at an average annual rate of 6.4% between 2019-2024. The markets offering the best opportunities for the import of socks are Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Spain. While Western and Northern European countries show higher potential for market entry than Eastern European countries, Poland (ranked fifth in terms of import value) stands out with high growth in recent years, and is among the key markets of the region.
The European coffee market consumes the most coffee in the world. Robusta coffee made up around 35% of the market between 2020 and 2023. Robusta exports went down in 2024. This is because global production went down too. However, the future for the Robusta market is good. Competition is strong, and prices are an important factor in it. Vietnam is the largest supplier.
Europe is a promising market for raspberries and blackberries. There is year-round demand, imports are increasing, and consumer interest in healthy, high-quality fruit is growing too. Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland and Switzerland are key destinations. Legal and quality requirements are strict. It often helps to have certifications. While competition from Europe and Morocco is strong, opportunities exist for exporters that can meet buyer expectations and adapt to new trends.
Melons are a popular fruit in Europe, with high demand in summer and steady consumption year-round. There are good opportunities for exporters, especially in the off-season. Success depends on timing, consistent quality and meeting strict requirements for food safety, pesticide limits and social standards.