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Cherries market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh cherries in Western Asia expanded from 924 thousand tons in 2018 to 1,037 thousand tons in 2023, marking an overall increase of 12%. Growth was not linear, with a notable rise in 2019 followed by a period of stability through 2020-2022, before a significant surge in 2023.

In value terms, the market exhibited greater volatility, peaking at 2.55 billion USD in 2023 after a decline in 2022. The market's monetary growth outpaced physical volume increases in several years, particularly in 2020 and 2023, indicating shifts in pricing dynamics.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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 Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cherry production in Western Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 068 thousand tons of cherries, marking a moderate increase of 4.4% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 7.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	2.4%	4.4%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of cherry production in Western Asia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 618 million US dollars, showing a limited rise of 9.7% from the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production value actually decreased by 4.8%, averaging an annual decline of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 321 million US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	2.9%	9.7%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Cherry exports from Western Asia have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 119.3 thousand tons of cherries, representing a strong increase of 15.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 70.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.8%	15.6%	15.4%	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest buyers of cherries from Western Asia were Russia, accounting for 44.0% of exports in volume, Germany with 22.7%, and the Netherlands at 1.9%. Together, these three markets made up 68.6% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Cherry exports from Western Asia have grown in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 292.7 million US dollars, showing a solid rise of 21.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 50.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	16.1%	21.2%	14.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for cherry exports from Western Asia in value terms were Germany, Russia, and the Netherlands. Together, they accounted for 73.8% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cherries to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Cherry imports into Western Asia have shown irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. In 2017, imports hit a low point, then peaked in 2019 at 43.0 thousand tons, before dropping to 14.9 thousand tons in 2020—a sharp decline of 65.3% from the previous year. Overall, imports fluctuated significantly, with a 3.1-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 178.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	178.8%	(65.3%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, cherry imports into Western Asia came from a broad range of suppliers. Iran led with 11.5% of imports in volume, followed by Greece at 4.2%, and Australia at 1.8%. Together, these three countries contributed only 17.5% of total imports in kind, indicating that many other nations held smaller but notable shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Cherry imports into Western Asia have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 54.1 million US dollars, marking a sharp gain of 25.9% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, import value rose by 52.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	10.7%	25.9%	15.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, cherry imports into Western Asia in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Iran accounted for 8.2% of import value, Greece for 7.3%, and Australia for 6.6%. Combined, these three represented just 22.1% of total import flows, highlighting the diverse sourcing landscape.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io