EU: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU cherry market decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cherry Production in the EU

In value terms, cherry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 26%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons), with a combined 54% share of total production. Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cherry yield reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -3.6% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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 harvested area expanded to X ha in 2022, picking up by 1.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 5.2% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the cherry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of cherries decreased by -24.2% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cherry exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) represented roughly 53% of total exports in 2022. Austria (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (8.8%), Belgium (5.8%) and the Netherlands (4.8%). Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), Greece ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 62% of total exports.

Greece, with a CAGR of +8.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Greece ($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 (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cherry Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries decreased by -25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 33% of total imports. Austria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 14% share, followed by France (7.2%), the Netherlands (6.5%) and Italy (5.9%). The following importers - Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) - together made up 25% of total imports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of cherries. At the same time, Romania (+31.4%), Latvia (+20.9%), Austria (+19.0%), Sweden (+16.5%), Poland (+16.2%), Spain (+11.1%), Portugal (+11.1%) and Denmark (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +31.4% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-2.5%) and Belgium (-6.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Austria, Romania, Poland, Spain, Latvia and Sweden increased by +11, +3.4, +2.8, +2, +1.8 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cherries in the European Union, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.2% share.

In Germany, cherry imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (+14.8% per year) and France (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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