Czech Republic: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech cherry market declined slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a remarkable increase. Cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cherry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +0.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries in the Czech Republic shrank significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -18.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59%. The cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 cherries in the Czech Republic totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of cherries exported from the Czech Republic fell rapidly to X tons, waning by -43.1% compared with 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 84%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from the Czech Republic, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+20.6% per year) and Belgium (-32.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cherry exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the Netherlands (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cherry Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries increased by 1.7% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 180% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 312%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry to the Czech Republic, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), fivefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+36.3% per year) and Italy (+22.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to the Czech Republic, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +21.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+33.0% per year) and Italy (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 decreased by -21.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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