U.S.: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. cherry market soared to $X in 2022, surging by 16% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Cherry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Cherry Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cherry production reached $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cherries in the United States fell to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -7.3% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 total area harvested in terms of cherries production in the United States was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.3%. The cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of cherries were exported from the United States; waning by -44.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cherry exports from the United States, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada totaled -7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-7.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries exports from the United States, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-2.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cherry Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of cherries increased by 49% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry to the United States, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+14.5% per year) and Argentina (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), Canada ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest cherry suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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