Canada: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Canada

The Canadian cherry market declined sharply to $X in 2022, shrinking by -17.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Production in Canada

In value terms, cherry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +8.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29%. Cherry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cherry yield in Canada expanded sharply to X tons per ha, surging by 11% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry 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.

The cherry harvested area in Canada shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -2% against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from Canada, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +14.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+92.6% per year) and Vietnam (+23.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries exports from Canada, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +31.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+92.0% per year) and Vietnam (+23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Canada

Cherry imports into Canada reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by -41.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main cherry supplier to Canada, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -7.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to Canada, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, cherry import price increased by +54.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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