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Cherries market in Northern Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh cherry market in Northern Europe saw its volume decrease from 35 806 t in 2018 to 33 301 t in 2020. During this period, volume regulations for tart cherries in the United States limited global supply, contributing to reduced import flows into the region.

Market conditions improved from 2021, with volume reaching 34 809 t that year and peaking at 36 423 t in 2022. This growth was supported by the expansion of convenience store chains in urban areas, which broadened consumer access, and by rising demand for organic fresh cherries among European consumers. The trend reversed in 2023 when the market contracted to 32 426 t, largely due to record Chilean cherry exports to China, which diverted supply away from European markets.

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 Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2018-2023, t
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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 Northern Europe

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

In 2020, Northern Europe produced 9 250 tonnes of cherries, marking a significant 12.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 8.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 954 tonnes. That year also saw the largest drop of 26.6%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.6%)	18.5%	(12.8%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern Europe exported 4 351 tonnes of cherries, representing a 29.8% increase from 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 3 350 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 7 313 tonnes. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019 with a 54.2% drop, whereas 2018 saw the largest rise of 36.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.7%	(54.2%)	29.8%	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, cherry exports from Northern Europe were relatively evenly distributed among partners. Belarus accounted for 38.7% of exports in kind, Germany for 5.6%, and the Netherlands for 4.6%, together making up 49.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cherry exports from Northern Europe grew for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 15.8 million US dollars, a sharp 40.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 44%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.7%)	16.6%	40.0%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner structure for cherry exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. The Netherlands accounted for 10.7% of exports in value terms, Germany for 8.9%, and Belarus for 8.4%, together representing 28.1% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 71.9%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cherries to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern Europe imported 28 401 tonnes of cherries, a 3.2% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 27 529 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 34 165 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 19.4% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2018 at 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	(19.4%)	3.2%	(2.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Turkey, and Germany consistently remained the main sources for cherry imports in kind to Northern Europe. Spain accounted for 26.7% of imports in kind, Turkey for 16.9%, and Germany for 15.5%, together representing 59.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, cherry imports to Northern Europe from abroad reached 102.4 million US dollars, a modest 3.0% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 102.5 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.0% drop, while 2018 saw the biggest increase of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(3.0%)	3.0%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Spain, Turkey, and Germany remained the leading destinations in the country structure of cherry imports in value terms for Northern Europe. Spain accounted for 25.1% of imports in value terms, Turkey for 20.5%, and Germany for 10.6%, with a combined share of 56.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io