Denmark: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Denmark

For the third year in a row, the Danish cherry and sour cherry market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -7.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Denmark

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 267% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Denmark dropped slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour cherry 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.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Denmark expanded sharply to X ha in 2022, growing by 5.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 17%. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Denmark, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at -2.7%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Denmark.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.9% 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 export price decreased by -17.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 86%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +30.5% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume increased by 21% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Denmark, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +17.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Denmark were Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +18.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -21.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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