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U.S.: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. cherry and sour cherry market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in the U.S.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production reached $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 27%. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cherries and sour cherries in the United States declined to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -8% on the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 19% against the previous year. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in the United States was estimated at X ha, leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 3.7% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries exported from the United States fell notably to X tons, declining by -45.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 47%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from the United States, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour 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 (-7.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from the United States, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($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 growth rate of value to Canada totaled -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-2.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries increased by 49% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. 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 cherry and sour cherry supplier to the United States, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile stood at +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+14.5% per year) and Argentina (+15.7% per year).

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +30.9%, 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

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Turkey remains the largest cherry and sour cherry consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with an 8.1% share.
Turkey constituted the country with the largest volume of cherry and sour cherry production, comprising approx. 21% of total volume. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. Chile ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.5% share.
In value terms, the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to the United States were Chile, Canada and Argentina, with a combined 97% share of total imports.
In value terms, Canada, South Korea and China were the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Taiwan Chinese), Mexico and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 25%.
The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $6,222 per ton in 2021, which is down by -17.3% against the previous year.
The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $5,886 per ton in 2021, which is down by -11.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for cherry and sour cherry in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 530 - Sour cherries
  • FCL 531 - Cherries

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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