Czech Republic: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech sour cherry market expanded notably to $X in 2022, growing by 9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.8% against 2020 indices. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sour cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 -2.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in the Czech Republic expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 8.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sour cherry yield decreased by -24.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average sour cherry yield failed to regain momentum. 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 sour cherries production in the Czech Republic amounted to X ha, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 5.9%. 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of sour cherries increased by 5.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +6.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +44.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for sour cherry exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +55.7%, 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 sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 the Netherlands (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Sour cherry imports into the Czech Republic soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 52% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,210% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 433% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary amounted to -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-10.2% per year) and Poland (-25.7% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to the Czech Republic, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-15.6% per year) and Poland (-30.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 141% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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