China: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in China

The Chinese cherry and sour cherry market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in China

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in China dropped modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 0.4%. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 China reached X ha, leveling off at 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 5.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were exported from China; declining by -39.4% against 2021. In general, exports faced a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 3,045% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 4,676%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X kg), Singapore (X kg) and the Philippines (X kg) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from China, with a combined 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from China were Thailand ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +32.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Thailand (+29.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into China

For the fifth consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main cherry and sour cherry supplier to China, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at +26.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.7% per year) and Canada (+24.5% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to China, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile stood at +27.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-6.8% per year) and Canada (+23.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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