Poland: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Polish cherry and sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -1.2% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Poland

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Poland contracted modestly to X tons per ha, declining by -4.5% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 27%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average cherry and sour 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, the cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Poland totaled X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 1.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -28.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 271% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Poland, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+0.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Poland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-3.9% per year) and Lithuania (+6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Russia (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -11.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 430% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 417% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Poland, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece totaled +43.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+8.0% per year) and Germany (+28.5% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Poland, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece totaled +41.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+28.2% per year) and Serbia (+13.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 import price decreased by -10.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 67%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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