Spain: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Spain

After two years of decline, the Spanish cherry and sour cherry market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Spain

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Spain declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. In general, the yield showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked 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 harvested area of cherries and sour cherries in Spain totaled X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were exported from Spain; shrinking by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Spain, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Spain were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Spain

In 2022, imports of cherries and sour cherries into Spain soared to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Spain, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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