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Cherries market in China

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the fresh cherry market volume in China expanded from 222 thousand tons to 403.1 thousand tons, primarily driven by a sharp increase in imports. This growth was supported by the optimization of import channels, including the use of chartered vessels for shipments from Chile, and the rapid development of e-commerce and live-streaming sales, which improved product accessibility for consumers.

Throughout this period, consumer preferences shifted towards medium-sized cherries and convenient 2 kg packs, while the industry deepened its processing capabilities, offering jams, juices, and canned products. The adoption of modern technologies, such as drip irrigation and improved cold-chain logistics, helped stabilize domestic production at around 36 thousand tons annually.

After peaking in 2022, the market volume slightly contracted to 383.8 thousand tons in 2023, even as imports remained elevated. Data for 2024 shows a further rise in imports to 451 thousand tons, indicating continued supply expansion amid sustained consumer demand for high-quality fruit.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cherries in China

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China maintained the 21st position globally in cherry production volume.

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, cherry production in China rebounded. In 2020, China produced 36 822 tonnes of cherries, marking a moderate increase of 3.6% from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35 555 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 1.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	(0.7%)	3.6%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's cherry production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 299.7 million US dollars, representing a solid improvement of 13.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 19.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 245.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	7.0%	13.9%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from China

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 4.5-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, China's cross-border shipments of cherries reached 0.0 thousand tonnes, equivalent to a reduction of 77.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 115.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.7%)	115.0%	(77.9%)	(31.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Russia and Vietnam accounted for 83.5% of China's total cherry exports in volume, while the remaining share was distributed among other destinations with smaller individual contributions.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from China in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2019 and hit a low in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 4.1 times. In 2020, China's cherry export value was recorded at 0.1 million US dollars, which is 75.7% smaller year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 131.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.3%)	131.6%	(75.7%)	(28.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Russia and Vietnam concentrated the majority of China's cherry exports in value terms, while other markets formed a less significant portion.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from China in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cherries to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's volume of cherry imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 210.7 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 8.8% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 106.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	82.8%	3.9%	8.8%	27.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Chile concentrated 86.4% of China's total cherry imports in volume, while the rest was shared among many countries with smaller individual shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to China in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign cherry supplies to China increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, China imported cherries valued at 1 000 million US dollars, up by 19.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 117.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 29.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.4%	7.2%	19.7%	29.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Chile was the dominant market for China's cherry imports in value terms, taking 86.0% of total flows, while other countries together accounted for the residual share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to China in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io