Europe: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Europe

In 2022, the Europe cherry and sour cherry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Europe

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Serbia, Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cherry and sour cherry yield stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 harvested area of cherries and sour cherries in Europe reached X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports in Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) represented the key exporters of cherries and sour cherries in Europe, together finishing at near X% of total exports. Serbia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Moldova (X%), Austria (X%), Hungary (X%) and Italy (X%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Greece (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries imported in Europe reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the major importers of cherries and sour cherries, together committing X% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Romania (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Poland, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, 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 import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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