Netherlands: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch sour cherry market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sour Cherry Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sour cherry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in the Netherlands stood at X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

The sour cherry harvested area in the Netherlands rose modestly to X ha in 2022, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, sour cherry exports from the Netherlands reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by -83.6% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +42.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from the Netherlands, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+39.1% per year) and Belgium (-29.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 71% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sour cherries decreased by -23.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 750%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sour cherry imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 384%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of sour cherry imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 80% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +106.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest sour cherry suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +86.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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