Slovakia: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -36.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured increase. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Slovakia

In value terms, sour cherry production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 99%. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sour cherries in Slovakia surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the yield indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sour cherry yield decreased by -12.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 100%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average 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 harvested area of sour cherries in Slovakia totaled X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12%. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X kg of sour cherries were exported from Slovakia; remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 50%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X kg) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X kg), with a 15% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled -22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-46.5% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest markets for sour cherry exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports. Slovenia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+34.3%).

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of sour cherries, when their volume decreased by -33.2% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 409% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 294% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) was the main sour cherry supplier to Slovakia, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary stood at +49.8%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Slovakia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Hungary totaled +41.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 62% 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.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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