Austria: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Austria

The Austrian cherry and sour cherry market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -25.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Austria

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Austria expanded modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 20%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour cherry yield remained 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, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Austria rose modestly to X ha, growing by 1.7% against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +150.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 63%. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked 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 from Austria

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -38% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Austria, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+22.8% per year) and Italy (-23.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Austria, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+27.2% per year) and Italy (-18.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Austria

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -37.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 131%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Austria, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Serbia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +36.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.0% per year) and Serbia (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Austria, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +33.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.1% per year) and Germany (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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