Turkey: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Turkey

The Turkish cherry and sour cherry market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Turkey

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 41%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Turkey amounted to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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, approx. X ha of cherries and sour cherries were harvested in Turkey; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 4.3%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -27.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Turkey, together accounting for 84% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Turkey were Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X), together accounting for 83% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Russia (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -96.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10,799%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 3,604%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X kg), Iran (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of cherry and sour cherry imports to Turkey, together comprising 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +357.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Iran ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +300.0%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 394%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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