EU: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the EU

In 2022, the EU cherry and sour cherry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in the EU

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Greece, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in the European Union declined slightly to X tons per ha, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in the European Union; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the key exporters of cherries and sour cherries in the European Union, together resulting at approx. X% of total exports. Austria (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

In Spain, cherry and sour cherry exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Greece (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the key importer of cherries and sour cherries in the European Union, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of cherries and sour cherries. At the same time, Romania (X%), Austria (X%), Sweden (X%), Portugal (X%), Spain (X%), Poland (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Denmark (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Austria (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Italy, Belgium and Germany saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries and sour cherries in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

In Germany, cherry and sour cherry imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Spain ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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