Finland: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Finland

The Finnish cherry and sour cherry market contracted notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -50.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a tangible expansion. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were exported from Finland; growing by 38% compared with 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11,900%. The exports peaked 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 surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 8,202%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Finland, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Estonia amounted to +66.4%.

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Finland, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Estonia amounted to +70.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a tangible expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+2.2%).

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Finland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of cherries and sour cherries, when their volume decreased by -50.6% to X tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Finland, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +39.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Greece ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Finland, together comprising 95% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +39.5%, 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

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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