Czech Republic: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Czech Republic

The Czech cherry and sour cherry market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +7.3% against 2020 indices. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in the Czech Republic totaled X tons per ha in 2022, surging by 2.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry and sour cherry yield decreased by -33.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 57%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour cherry yield remained at a somewhat 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 and sour cherry harvested area in the Czech Republic was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from the Czech Republic

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries increased by 5.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -15.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 8.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (-6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 2.5% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 148%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 285%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour 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 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to the Czech Republic, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +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

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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