Norway: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cherry market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Production in Norway

In value terms, cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Cherry production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries in Norway shrank to X tons per ha, reducing by -12.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cherry yield increased by +17.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry 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, approx. X ha of cherries were harvested in Norway; waning by -2.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Norway

Cherry exports from Norway rose significantly to X tons in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 598% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 495%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from Norway, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-29.1% per year) and Sweden (-48.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry exported from Norway were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 98% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -17.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+35.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, the amount of cherries imported into Norway shrank markedly to X tons, waning by -19.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest cherry supplier to Norway, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +1.0%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to Norway, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +1.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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