Italy: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian sour cherry market decreased by -24.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Italy

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 88%. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in Italy shrank rapidly to X tons per ha, which is down by -93.8% against 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 1,488% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank rapidly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sour cherry harvested area in Italy soared to X ha in 2022, increasing by 851% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt setback. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries exported from Italy skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 27% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 181%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 152%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Italy, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+6.0% per year) and Austria (-13.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Italy, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 2.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+5.0% per year) and Austria (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Austria (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sour cherries increased by 14% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to Italy, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fourfold. Slovenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-6.2% per year) and Slovenia (+32.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Italy, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (-15.5% per year) and Austria (-12.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($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 Czech Republic (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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