India: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in India

For the third consecutive year, the Indian cherry and sour cherry market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.4% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +17.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in India

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in India shrank modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 2.1%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in India; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 7.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from India

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from India, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Nepal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nepal totaled +1.1%.

In value terms, Nepal ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from India, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nepal amounted to -6.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -53.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into India

For the seventh consecutive year, India recorded growth in purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries, which increased by 101% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 192%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to India, together comprising 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of +116.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to India, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile amounted to +30.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (+98.3% per year) and the United States (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. Based on 2022 figures, cherry and sour cherry import price decreased by -31.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 46%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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