CIS: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2022

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in CIS

The CIS cherry and sour cherry market stood at $X in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in CIS

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of cherry and sour cherry production in 2021 were Russia (X tonnes), Uzbekistan (X tonnes) and Azerbaijan (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Uzbekistan (+X%), while cherry and sour cherry production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in the CIS dropped to X tonnes per ha, which is down by -X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2020, and then reduced in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in the CIS was estimated at X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production By Country in CIS

The countries with the highest volumes of cherry and sour cherry production in 2021 were Russia (X tonnes), Uzbekistan (X tonnes) and Azerbaijan (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Uzbekistan (+X%), while cherry and sour cherry production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in CIS

Cherry and sour cherry exports reduced rapidly to X tonnes in 2021, waning by -X% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Azerbaijan (X tonnes) and Moldova (X tonnes) were the major exporters of cherries and sour cherries in the CIS, together resulting at approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tonnes), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Moldova (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Moldova ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the cherry and sour cherry export price in the CIS amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per tonne), while Moldova ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of cherries and sour cherries were imported in the CIS; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last fourteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importing country with an import of around X tonnes, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes) and Belarus (X tonnes) - each amounted to an X% share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2021. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+X%), Belarus (+X%) and Kazakhstan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2021. Kazakhstan (+X p.p.), Kyrgyzstan (+X p.p.) and Belarus (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries and sour cherries in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Belarus (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the cherry and sour cherry import price in the CIS amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) and Russia ($X per tonne), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per tonne) and Belarus ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform