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Sour cherries market in the United States

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. sour cherry market showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume began at 132.7 thousand tons in 2018, then fell to 115.3 thousand tons in 2019 before a sharp downturn to 59.8 thousand tons in 2020—a contraction of nearly 50% within a year.

A rebound occurred over the next two years, with the market reaching 74.0 thousand tons in 2021 and then 108.5 thousand tons in 2022. However, this recovery proved temporary as volume declined again to 88.1 thousand tons in 2023, indicating persistent market instability.

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 the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States 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 sour cherries in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States ranked seventh globally in sour cherry production.

Top producers of sour cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sour cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sour cherry production in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 63.5 thousand tons, a 46.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 46%, averaging an 18.6% annual decline. The peak was in 2018 at 135.3 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(12.6%)	(46.3%)	(18.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of sour cherry production in the United States dropped for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 478.1 million US dollars, a sharp 30.3% decline from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 46.8%, with an average annual rate of 19.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 908.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(24.5%)	(30.3%)	(19.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sour cherries from the United States

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, US sour cherry exports rebounded in 2020, reaching 3 755 tons, an 18.2% year-over-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 32.3%, averaging a 12.2% annual decrease. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 3 176 tons, following the largest decline of 42.6% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.6%)	(0.2%)	18.2%	(12.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea, China, and Hong Kong were the primary markets for US sour cherry exports by volume, accounting for 21.1%, 18.2%, and 12.0% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 51.3% of all exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, US sour cherry export values rose in 2020 to 28 270 thousand US dollars, a 53.5% increase from 2019. Despite this, exports decreased by 33.3% over the 2017-2020 period, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 18 417 thousand US dollars, after the largest decline of 49.6% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.6%)	(13.8%)	53.5%	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms, South Korea, China, and Hong Kong were the leading destinations for US sour cherry exports from 2017 to 2020, comprising 25.1%, 19.5%, and 14.4% of total flows, respectively. Collectively, these markets accounted for 58.9% of export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sour cherries to the United States

Imports in kind, t

US sour cherry imports showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. Volumes varied widely, with a 12.3-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, imports totaled 574 tons, a dramatic 61.2% drop from the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 574 tons, which saw the largest annual increase of 1 134.8%, while the largest decline of 69.7% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 134.8%	(69.7%)	(61.2%)	13.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada and Poland dominated US sour cherry imports by volume, consistently representing 98.2% of total flows. This indicates a highly concentrated market with a long tail of smaller suppliers.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

US sour cherry import values experienced notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020, with a 29-fold gap between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, imports amounted to 100 thousand US dollars, a 52.1% decrease from 2019. The maximum value was in 2018 at 1 930 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 2 759.3%, while the largest decline of 89.2% occurred in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 759.3%	(89.2%)	(52.1%)	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada accounted for the majority of US sour cherry imports by value, capturing 82.9% of total flows. The remaining imports were fragmented among a variety of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io