Luxembourg: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg sour cherry market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 30% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, sour cherry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in Luxembourg stood at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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 sour cherry harvested area in Luxembourg was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, overseas shipments of sour cherries were finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51,533%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11,299%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) and Oman (X kg) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from Luxembourg.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of -24.3%).

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from Luxembourg were Oman ($X) and Germany ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of -37.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries imported into Luxembourg skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 74% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 515% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sour cherry imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 560% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to +29.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+81.8% per year) and Denmark (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Luxembourg, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+76.2% per year) and Denmark (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -37.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 48%. 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 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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