Russian Federation: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Russian Federation

In 2022, the Russian cherry and sour cherry market decreased by -14.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in the Russian Federation

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 42%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Russia contracted slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 8.9%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Russia fell slightly to X ha in 2022, which is down by -3% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 19%. The cherry and sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 688%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 586% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +39.7%).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Russia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia totaled +48.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -72.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest cherry and sour cherry supplier to Russia, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at +55.0%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Russia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled +64.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 284% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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