Sour cherries market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh sour cherries in Czechia contracted significantly over the 2018‑2023 period, falling from 3 449 t to 1 454 t. This represented a decline of more than half, with the most pronounced drop occurring after 2020. The market peaked at the beginning of the period before entering a phase of general reduction.

After an initial decrease in 2019, a temporary recovery lifted the volume to 3 056 t in 2020. However, this rebound was short-lived, as the following three years saw consecutive declines. The most substantial annual contraction happened in 2021, when the market shrank by over 30% to 2 073 t. The downward movement continued through 2022 and 2023, culminating in a market size 58% smaller than in 2018.

Production sour cherries in Czechia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Czechia ranked as the 18th largest producer of sour cherries between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of sour cherries, 2017-2020

World map of production of sour cherries, 2017-2020

In 2020, Czechia produced 5 860 tonnes of sour cherries, marking a 9.7% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6 810 tonnes, which saw a significant increase of 62.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline, with production dropping by 21.6%.

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

Exports sour cherries from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a two-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Czechia exported 2 852 tonnes of sour cherries, reflecting a modest uptick of 5.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 415 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 97.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands were the key partner countries for exports in kind, together accounting for 82.0% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Czechia exported sour cherries worth 2 140 thousand US dollars, down by 9.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 9.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 938 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 2 368 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 22.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the primary buyers of sour cherries from Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 61.5% of exports, the Netherlands for 18.2%, and Belgium for 17.9%, jointly representing 97.6% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports sour cherries to Czechia

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes varied significantly, dropping to a low in 2019 and reaching a high in 2017, with a 35-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Czechia imported 48 tonnes of sour cherries, marking a substantial increase of 2 622.4% from the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 96.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Croatia, and Bulgaria stood out as the main sources for imports in kind. Poland accounted for 31.6% of imports, Croatia for 28.0%, and Bulgaria for 11.0%, together representing 70.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values dropped to a minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2017, showing a 7.7-fold shift. In 2020, sour cherry deliveries to Czechia totalled 43 thousand US dollars, amounting to a sudden gain of 433.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 84.5%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Croatia, Poland, and Slovakia made the biggest contribution to imports in value terms. Croatia accounted for 26.2% of imports, Poland for 20.9%, and Slovakia for 11.8%, jointly accounting for 59.0% of total flows.

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

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