New Zealand: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in New Zealand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the New Zealand sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -99% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in New Zealand

In value terms, sour cherry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in New Zealand was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sour cherries production in New Zealand stood at less than X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2019, approx. X kg of sour cherries were exported from New Zealand; stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp descent. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X kg) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from New Zealand, with a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brunei Darussalam (X kg), fourfold. Vietnam (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malaysia totaled -62.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brunei Darussalam (-41.8% per year) and Vietnam (-67.5% per year).

It was followed by Vietnam, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia stood at -58.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Singapore (-72.7% per year) and Vietnam (-69.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, 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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Samoa (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sour cherries, when their volume decreased by -99.3% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 998% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 968% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) was the main supplier of sour cherry to New Zealand, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at -22.4%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +16.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +49.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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