Czech Republic: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Czech Republic

The Czech cherry and sour cherry market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in the Czech Republic fell slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a strong 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 yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained 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.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in the Czech Republic contracted to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry and sour cherry to the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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