Italy: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Italy

The Italian cherry market reached $X in 2022, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Production in Italy

In value terms, cherry production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Cherry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries in Italy totaled X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 4.2% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 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, the harvested area of cherries in Italy totaled X ha, surging by 1.8% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2.8%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries decreased by -15.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 192% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from Italy, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-0.6% per year) and Austria (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Slovenia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Switzerland (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries decreased by -31.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry imports to Italy, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +70.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to Italy, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+18.4% per year) and France (-6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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