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Sour cherries market Ukraine

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh sour cherries in Ukraine opened the period at 218.7 thousand tonnes in 2018. That year, a key development was the EU granting the right to export Ukrainian cherry planting material under new regulations, creating fresh opportunities for producers who had lost the Russian market and successfully pivoted to new outlets in the EU, Poland, Belarus, and Moldova. After a contraction to 167.4 thousand tonnes in 2019, the market recovered to 174.6 thousand tonnes in 2020 and grew to 193.7 thousand tonnes in 2021. This 2021 increase coincided with rising interest in producing dried fruit and berry products, including sour cherries, which strengthened domestic processing and boosted demand for fresh fruit.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume fell to 180.2 thousand tonnes in 2022 and declined further to 162.6 thousand tonnes in 2023. The 2024 season began earlier due to favorable weather, yet wholesale prices dropped significantly. The market has also faced persistent logistical challenges, with rising transportation costs complicating shipments from regions affected by the war, impacting the supply chain.

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 Ukraine
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production Ukraine 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. 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 in Ukraine in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind in Ukraine 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 in Ukraine in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value in Ukraine 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 in Ukraine, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports in Ukraine 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 in Ukraine in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind in Ukraine 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 in Ukraine in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value in Ukraine 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 in Ukraine, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports in Ukraine 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 to Ukraine in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind to Ukraine 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 to Ukraine in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value to Ukraine 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 to Ukraine, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports to Ukraine 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 to Ukraine in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind to Ukraine 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 to Ukraine in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value to Ukraine 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 to Ukraine, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports to Ukraine 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 Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Ukraine ranked third globally in sour cherry production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of sour cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sour cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Ukraine produced 174.6 thousand tons of sour cherries, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 167.5 thousand tons, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 218.7 thousand tons. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, dropping by 23.4%, whereas the largest increase took place in 2018, rising by 27.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.0%	(23.4%)	4.3%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sour cherries to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

The export market displayed notable volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 133.2 tons, then plummeted to 0.0 tons in 2020, representing a 100.0% decrease year-over-year. This shift resulted in a staggering 26 649-fold difference between the peak and trough. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, surging by 254.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.0%)	254.7%	(100.0%)	(96.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova was the dominant export partner for Ukraine's sour cherries in volume terms, accounting for 84.9% of total flows, while other markets comprised the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited significant volatility over the period. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 66 629 US dollars, while the lowest occurred in 2020 at just 21 US dollars, representing a 100.0% year-over-year decline and a peak-to-trough ratio of 3 137 times. The largest increase was observed in 2019, jumping by 486.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.1%)	486.0%	(100.0%)	(93.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Moldova remained the primary destination for Ukraine's sour cherry exports in value terms, capturing 75.1% of total exports, with the rest distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sour cherries in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Ukraine's sour cherry imports amounted to 0.0 tons, reflecting a 68.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports declined by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -89.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(68.4%)	(89.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine's sour cherry imports in volume terms were heavily concentrated, with Turkey accounting for 94.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Ukraine's sour cherry imports totaled 228 US dollars, indicating a sharp 57.8% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 98.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 73.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(57.8%)	(73.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Ukraine's sour cherry import partner base in value terms was highly concentrated, with Turkey alone responsible for 90.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io