France: Sour Cherry Market Overview 2021

Sour Cherry Market Size in France

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in the French sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Sour Cherry Production in France

In value terms, sour cherry production fell rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a significant decrease. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In 2019, the average yield of sour cherries in France dropped dramatically to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2018, and then contracted dramatically 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of sour cherries production in France reduced slightly to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from France

In 2019, shipments abroad of sour cherries was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from France were the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X Czech Republic (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, sour cherry export price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into France

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sour cherries decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports rose markedly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Spain (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sour cherries in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry consumption in 2019 were Russia (255K tonnes), Turkey (182K tonnes) and Ukraine (167K tonnes), together comprising 42% of global consumption. Poland, Iran, the U.S., Serbia, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

What are the largest producers of sour cherries in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of sour cherry production in 2019 were Russia (244K tonnes), Turkey (182K tonnes) and Ukraine (167K tonnes), with a combined 42% share of global production. These countries were followed by Poland, Iran, the U.S., Serbia, Uzbekistan and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of sour cherries to France?

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In value terms, Spain ($1.2M) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to France, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($102K), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading importers of sour cherries from France?

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In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from France were the UK ($58K), Spain ($55K) and Germany ($43K), together accounting for 71% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What is the average export price for sour cherries in France?

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The average sour cherry export price stood at $3,378 per tonne in 2019, growing by 5.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sour cherries in France?

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In 2019, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $2,210 per tonne, with an increase of 16% against the previous year.