Belgium: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian sour cherry market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Belgium

In value terms, sour cherry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 136,471,300% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sour cherries in Belgium soared to X tons per ha, growing by 257% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 harvested area of sour cherries in Belgium was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of sour cherries were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 175%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 428% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Belgium, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (+52.4% per year) and Greece (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from Belgium were Luxembourg ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +59.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -20.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 92% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Luxembourg (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of sour cherries decreased by -32.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 365%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 488%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to Belgium, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +7.5%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Belgium, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at +1.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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