Spain: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Spain

The Spanish cherry market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cherry Production in Spain

In value terms, cherry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average cherry yield in Spain fell to X tons per ha, waning by -14.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 cherry harvested area in Spain contracted slightly to X ha, waning by -2.9% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 6.1% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries were exported from Spain; which is down by -37% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +37.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cherry exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 132%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry exports from Spain, together accounting for 63% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +6.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cherry exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Portugal ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, imports of cherries into Spain soared to X tons, increasing by 96% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 101%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of cherry imports to Spain, together comprising 46% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +140.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to Spain, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+6.8% per year) and Italy (+70.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -30.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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