Portugal: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese sour cherry market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. Sour cherry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sour Cherry Production in Portugal

In value terms, sour cherry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 870%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sour cherries in Portugal contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -10.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood 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, the total area harvested in terms of sour cherries production in Portugal stood at X ha, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sour cherry harvested area decreased by -9.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 86%. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of sour cherries were exported from Portugal; jumping by 101% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 191% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Portugal, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Canada (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola amounted to +28.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+62.5% per year) and Canada (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Angola ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Portugal, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 4.1% share.

From 2017 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Angola stood at +42.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+74.3% per year) and Canada (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Portugal

For the fourth consecutive year, Portugal recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sour cherries, which increased by 33% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 762% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sour cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 647% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of sour cherry to Portugal, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +119.9%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Portugal, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +120.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 214% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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