United Kingdom: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in the UK

After two years of growth, the UK sour cherry market decreased by -36.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in the UK

In value terms, sour cherry production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 141,967,100%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in the UK amounted to less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sour cherry harvested area in the UK was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of sour cherries decreased by -88.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6,442% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6,093%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from the UK, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +105.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sour cherry exported from the UK were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Spain ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of +72.9%, 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

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 217%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 United Arab Emirates (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries imported into the UK shrank significantly to X tons, which is down by -98.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 85%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sour cherry imports to the UK, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Chile ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest sour cherry suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +25.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 78% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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