Chile: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Chile

The Chilean sour cherry market reduced notably to $X in 2022, waning by -93.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant decline. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Chile

In value terms, sour cherry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sour cherries in Chile contracted sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -96% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 3,324% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank notably 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of sour cherries in Chile surged to X ha, with an increase of 550% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Chile

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of sour cherries decreased by -32.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 363%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 250%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Chile, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-5.9% per year) and Spain (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Chile, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-4.2% per year) and South Korea (-10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Colombia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2018, the amount of sour cherries imported into Chile surged to X tons, picking up by 85% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sour cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2018. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to Chile, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium was relatively modest.

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

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, growing by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated significant growth from 2017 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +59.4% over the last one-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2017 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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