Greece: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in Greece

The Greek sour cherry market dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in Greece

In value terms, sour cherry production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sour cherries in Greece shrank significantly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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.

The sour cherry harvested area in Greece was estimated at X ha in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Greece

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of sour cherries increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 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 remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), fourfold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cyprus (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sour cherry export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Greece

For the fourth consecutive year, Greece recorded decline in supplies from abroad of sour cherries, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X kg), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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