Russian Federation: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sour cherry market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild reduction. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sour Cherry Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sour cherry production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 188%. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in Russia contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The sour 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.

The sour cherry harvested area in Russia reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -3% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20%. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Sour cherry exports from Russia fell sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -40.1% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,729%. As a result, the exports reached 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 reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,371%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Russia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine amounted to +73.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine stood at +64.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to +840.9% per year.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas purchases of sour cherries were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of sour cherry imports to Russia, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +36.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Moldova ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest sour cherry suppliers to Russia, together comprising 94% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +39.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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