Indonesia: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Indonesia

In 2022, the Indonesian cherry and sour cherry market decreased by -12.9% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant increase. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Indonesia

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Indonesia was estimated at less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Indonesia totaled less than X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Indonesia

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 0.5% to X kg, rising for the fifth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Indonesia, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Indonesia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 decreased by -1.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Indonesia

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 -33.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 372%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 383%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry and sour cherry to Indonesia, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia amounted to +81.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+134.2% per year) and Canada (+69.7% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Indonesia, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +114.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+71.4% per year) and Turkey (+122.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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