Norway: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Norway

The Norwegian cherry and sour cherry market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Norway

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 55%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Norway reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -12.4% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated a measured increase 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 and sour cherry yield increased by +17.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour cherry yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. 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 and sour cherries were harvested in Norway; waning by -2.1% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 4.3%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Norway

In 2019, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were exported from Norway; growing by 586% on 2018. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 641% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X kg) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Norway, accounting for a approx. 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at -28.6%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden totaled -30.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +9.0% per year.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries and sour cherries were imported into Norway; with a decrease of -19.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 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 and sour cherry supplier to Norway, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour 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 amounted to +2.1%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +2.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 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 (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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