Argentina: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Argentina

The Argentinian cherry and sour cherry market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -32.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Argentina

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Argentina was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.2%. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in Argentina; standing approx. at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries exported from Argentina soared to X tons, picking up by 25% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 146% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Argentina, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +106.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Argentina were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +104.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 the United States (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were imported into Argentina; increasing by 13% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,056%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,472%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main cherry and sour cherry supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile totaled +32.2%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Argentina, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled +35.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a temperate expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Chile amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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