France: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in France

The French sour cherry market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in France

In value terms, sour cherry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 379%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in France surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 215% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sour cherries were harvested in France; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from France

Sour cherry exports from France skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 311% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +31.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from France were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +15.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, shrinking by -27.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 75%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of sour cherries were imported into France; which is down by -68.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 133%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 92%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherry to France, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary totaled +18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+18.8% per year) and Spain (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest sour cherry suppliers to France were Hungary ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 96% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +16.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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