Cherries market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the cherry market in Eastern Europe reached a volume of 1 219 thousand tonnes, with production at 1 158 thousand tonnes. This high output was supported by the expanding adoption of intensive cultivation technologies, which enhanced orchard productivity and fruit quality. However, production fell to 991 thousand tonnes in 2019, reducing the market volume to 1 063 thousand tonnes.

The market recovered in 2020 despite uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected demand and supply chains. Production rose to 1 035 thousand tonnes, and market volume increased to 1 114 thousand tonnes. Growth continued into 2021, aided by advancements in post-harvest technologies that extended transport distances and preserved freshness, boosting export potential. This helped lift production to 1 088 thousand tonnes and market volume to 1 170 thousand tonnes. The upward trend persisted in 2022, with production reaching 1 125 thousand tonnes and market volume 1 214 thousand tonnes, although Turkish producers remained competitive due to favorable weather.

In 2023, production declined to 1 026 thousand tonnes, and market volume dropped to 1 135 thousand tonnes. This decrease was driven by adverse weather conditions, including frosts in May that damaged orchards and reduced the supply of early-season varieties.

Production cherries in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

In Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), cherry production reached 1 035 K t in 2020, marking a moderate 4.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 32%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 158 K t, following a substantial 47.8% increase that year. However, production experienced its largest decline in 2019, dropping by 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, cherry production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 390 M $ US, representing a significant 11.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 569 M $ US, following a notable 20.9% increase in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports cherries from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) exported 25.6 K t of cherries, which represents a 9.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 35.1 K t, while the lowest was in 2019 at 23.4 K t, following a substantial 33.3% decline that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (35.2% of exports in volume), the Netherlands (2.7%), and Belgium (1.7%) were the largest buyers of cherries from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, these three countries accounted for 39.6% of total exports, while the remaining 60.4% was distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Cherry exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, exports stood at 34.3 M $ US, down 7.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 31.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

An analysis of export values between 2017 and 2020 reveals a diverse distribution across multiple markets. Germany (39.1% of export value), the Netherlands (4.0%), and Lithuania (2.8%) together accounted for 45.9% of total exports, while the remaining 54.1% was spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports cherries to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) imported 105.1 K t of cherries, representing a 10.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 22.4%, while imports saw a minor decline of 0.4% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (23.3% of import volume), Azerbaijan (21.5%), and Serbia (8.6%) were the leading suppliers of cherries to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, these three countries accounted for 53.4% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Cherry imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) increased for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports totaled 192.8 M $ US, marking a 10.5% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 41.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey (29.1% of import value), Azerbaijan (23.1%), and Serbia (8.7%) were the largest suppliers of cherries to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, these three countries accounted for 60.9% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020