Benelux: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Benelux

The Benelux cherry and sour cherry market fell notably to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Benelux

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

The average cherry and sour cherry yield contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry 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 cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Benelux contracted to X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were imported in Benelux; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the cherries and sour cherries imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries and sour cherries in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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