CIS: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in CIS

The CIS sour cherry market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in CIS

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sour cherry production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, sour cherry production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with an X% share.

In Russia, sour cherry production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

The average sour cherry yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sour cherry harvested area was estimated at X ha in 2022, approximately equating the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries exported in the CIS surged to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X tons) was the key exporter of sour cherries, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Moldova increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Azerbaijan (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Moldova (X p.p.), Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Azerbaijan and Belarus saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest sour cherry supplying countries in the CIS were Moldova ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Belarus ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports in CIS

Sour cherry imports reduced markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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