Germany: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Germany

The German cherry and sour cherry market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Germany

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 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 and sour cherries in Germany shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated perceptible growth 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Germany reduced modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Finland, Denmark, Italy, France, Poland, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

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

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Germany

Cherry and sour cherry imports into Germany reduced notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour 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 growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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