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Cherries market in India, 2026

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Cherry production in India remained stable between 2018 and 2023, hovering around 10 100 t annually, primarily from the Kashmir Valley. Adverse weather conditions, including prolonged rains, periodically affected local harvests. Meanwhile, urbanization and increasing health consciousness among consumers boosted demand for fresh fruits like cherries, leading to a gradual rise in imports to supplement domestic supply.

From 2021 onward, the cherry market expanded significantly, with market volume growing from 10 848 t in 2021 to 12 556 t in 2023. This growth was driven by a surge in imports, which jumped from 729 t in 2021 to 2 464 t in 2023. Regulatory changes that strengthened cold-chain infrastructure and policies promoting sustainable agriculture and transparent labeling facilitated fruit imports. Additionally, shifting consumer preferences toward fresh, healthy, and conveniently packaged ready-to-eat products sustained demand for imported cherries.

The gradual replacement of traditional cherry trees with more climate-resilient imported varieties in Kashmir aimed at improving long-term production stability, though domestic output remained steady during the period.

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 India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 India

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

India's cherry production volume increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, production reached 10 108 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 097 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 1.3% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(0.6%)	0.1%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from India

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 9.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, India's cherry exports amounted to 4.6 tonnes, representing an 89.4% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 43.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 208.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.8%)	208.0%	(89.4%)	(38.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal dominated India's cherry exports in kind, accounting for 81.2% of total flows, while other trading partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values were lowest in 2020 and highest in 2018, with an 11.1-fold gap between these years. In 2020, India's cherry exports stood at 3 000 US dollars, marking a steep 84.2% drop compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 38 000 US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 156.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	156.8%	(42.9%)	(84.2%)	(38.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nepal strongly dominated India's cherry exports in value terms, representing 77.1% of total flows, while other partners accounted for relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cherries to India

Imports in kind, t

India's cherry import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 352.4 tonnes, representing a 15.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 52.8%, equivalent to a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.9%	3.2%	15.8%	15.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile (25.8% of imports in kind), the United States (17.4%), and Australia (11.4%) remained the leading sources for India's cherry imports in kind, together accounting for 54.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After rising for two years, India's cherry import value declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 350 000 US dollars, which is 15.4% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 75.5%, equating to a 20.6% annualized growth rate. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 777 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 61.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.6%	61.2%	(15.4%)	20.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Chile (47.7% of imports in value terms), the United States (14.6%), and Australia (12.5%) led as suppliers of cherries to India, with their combined share reaching 74.8% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io