Australia: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Australia

The Australian cherry and sour cherry market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Australia

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Australia declined to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Australia declined dramatically to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -15.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 harvested area increased by +22.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 51%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Australia

For the fourth year in a row, Australia recorded decline in overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries, which decreased by -12% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -35.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -21.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Australia, together comprising 62% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Australia worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, falling by -2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 China (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Australia

Cherry and sour cherry imports into Australia shrank dramatically to X tons in 2022, dropping by -64% on the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main cherry and sour cherry supplier to Australia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at -19.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -13.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +8.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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