Austria: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Austria

The Austrian cherry and sour cherry market fell notably to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Austria

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Austria fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour cherry yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Austria was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry and sour cherry harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Austria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%).

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Austria

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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