Lithuania: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in Lithuania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Lithuanian sour cherry market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Sour Cherry Production in Lithuania

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in Lithuania rose notably to X kg per ha, surging by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average 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 total area harvested in terms of sour cherries production in Lithuania amounted to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Lithuania

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of sour cherries increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Lithuania, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus stood at X%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Lithuania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belarus amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to X% per year.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Lithuania

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of sour cherries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Poland totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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