Azerbaijan: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Azerbaijan

In 2022, the Azerbaijani sour cherry market decreased by less than 0.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, sour cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 -0.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in Azerbaijan expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 3.2% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sour cherry harvested area in Azerbaijan shrank modestly to X ha in 2022, declining by -2.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sour cherry harvested area increased by +65.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sour cherries, when their volume increased by 240% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 454%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 601%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +6.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Azerbaijan, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +7.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+0.7%).

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sour cherries decreased by -20.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,327%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 807%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main sour cherry supplier to Azerbaijan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +46.5%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran stood at +42.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +9.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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