Germany: Cherry Market 2024

Cherry Market Size in Germany

The German cherry market declined markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured 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. Cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Cherry Production in Germany

In value terms, cherry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries in Germany fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a noticeable 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 yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries production in Germany dropped modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry exported from Germany were Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cherries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cherry suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Greece ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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