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Sour cherries market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh sour cherry market volume in Southern Asia declined from 124 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 116 thousand tonnes in 2020, as rising export shipments reduced domestic availability. A recovery began in 2021, with production increases lifting the market volume to 129 thousand tonnes by 2023.

The market expansion from 2021 coincided with rising health consciousness among consumers, who sought out sour cherries for their nutritional benefits, and the growth of e-commerce platforms which improved product distribution and access. The entry of new players and distributors into the region further diversified supply and supported market activity.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 sour cherries in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sour cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sour cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Southern Asia, sour cherry production reached 123.3 thousand tonnes in 2020, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 124.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 10.2% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	-	(1.2%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sour cherries from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Sour cherry exports from Southern Asia have been rising for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports amounted to 7,192 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic increase of 91.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1,739.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 164.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	797.4%	91.5%	164.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia remained the dominant destination for sour cherry exports in volume terms, accounting for 89.8% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of sour cherry exports from Southern Asia has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 9,234 thousand US dollars, up by 92.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 1,841.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 168.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	905.8%	92.3%	168.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia played the leading role in sour cherry exports in value terms, holding an 89.8% share of total flows, with other markets collectively accounting for the rest.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sour cherries to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The import market for sour cherries in Southern Asia showed an unstable trend during this period. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 10 tonnes, with the largest decline of 61.8% occurring that year. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase of 339.6%. By 2020, imports reached 77 tonnes, which is 75.2% higher than in 2019. Overall, there was a 7.7-fold variation between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.8%)	339.6%	75.2%	43.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, sour cherry imports in volume terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Uzbekistan accounted for 35.9% of imports, Turkey for 7.4%, and Australia for 5.3%, with these three countries together representing 48.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Sour cherry imports in value terms experienced noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 79 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 34.3% that year. In 2019, imports peaked at 183 thousand US dollars, marking the largest increase of 129.8%. By 2020, imports dropped to 157 thousand US dollars, down by 13.8% from 2019. Overall, import levels varied 2.3-fold between the high in 2019 and the low in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.3%)	129.8%	(13.8%)	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Australia formed the core group of markets for sour cherry imports in value terms. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 28.8% of imports, Turkey for 19.3%, and Australia for 13.3%, together representing 61.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io