Russian Federation: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian cherry market declined sharply to $X in 2022, dropping by -50.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cherry Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, cherry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry yield in Russia contracted to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 10%. The cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cherries were harvested in Russia; dropping by -3.2% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 13%. The cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries were exported from Russia; shrinking by -65.3% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4,050%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,549% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of 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 +55.9%).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cherries exports from Russia, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan stood at +57.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cherry Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of cherries, when their volume decreased by -81.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cherry imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 -4.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry to Russia, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled +49.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile amounted to +66.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 470% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, import price reached 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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