Asia: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Asia

In 2022, the Asian sour cherry market increased by 1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in Asia

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), with a combined 84% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of sour cherries in Asia totaled X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 5.9%. The level of yield peaked 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 sour cherries were harvested in Asia; standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries exported in Asia soared to X tons, growing by 116% on 2021 figures. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 366% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 207%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporters of sour cherries in 2022, reaching approx. 30% and 25% of total exports, respectively. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 12% share, followed by Iran (11%), Israel (8.1%) and Syrian Arab Republic (8%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +102.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sour cherry supplying countries in Asia were Lebanon ($X), Israel ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +125.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -23.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sour cherries were imported in Asia; jumping by 18% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 95%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -37.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Palestine (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main importers of sour cherries, together comprising 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +36.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sour cherry importing markets in Asia were China ($X), Qatar ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +35.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+22.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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