France: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in France

The French cherry and sour cherry market reduced notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -17.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in France

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +28.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in France surged to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 80% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the 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.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in France rose slightly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 3.1% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained 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 France

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -22.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from France, together accounting for 64% of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from France, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-10.2% per year) and Belgium (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 export price increased by +46.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into France

Cherry and sour cherry imports into France dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -47.8% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 157%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 138%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to France, together accounting for 88% of total imports. Greece, the UK, Chile, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +52.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to France were Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Chile, the UK, Greece, Italy and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +57.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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