Spain: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish sour cherry market decreased by -13.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Spain

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 55%. Sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in Spain reduced dramatically to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -44.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average sour cherry yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of sour cherries production in Spain fell slightly to X ha, declining by -3.1% on 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, exports of sour cherries from Spain contracted rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -61.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sour cherry exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from Spain, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of -2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from Spain were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports. The UK, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of -1.6%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 38% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, purchases abroad of sour cherries decreased by -25.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 498% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 333%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of sour cherry imports to Spain, together comprising 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sour cherry suppliers to Spain were Greece ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +86.3%, recorded 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

The average sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 123% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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