Sweet cherries trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in sweet cherries was worth $5.98 billion in 2024, about 1.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 154% since 2017, and up 38% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.98B | 1.09M t |
| 2023 | $4.34B | 901.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.91B | 986.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.44B | 995.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.95B | 797.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.80B | 780.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.33B | 739.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.36B | 540.0K t |
Top sweet cherries exporting countries
Chile is the largest exporter with 58% of world exports, followed by Hong Kong and the United States. The top three supply 83% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $3.45B | 58% |
| Hong Kong | $1.03B | 17% |
| United States | $509.8M | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $228.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $163.5M | 2.7% |
| Greece | $79.2M | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $70.5M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $64.0M | 1.1% |
| New Zealand | $58.0M | 1% |
| Austria | $43.9M | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $39.8M | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $34.2M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 69% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Hong Kong. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 76% across 180 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.10B | 69% |
| Germany | $245.3M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $209.7M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $160.4M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $143.9M | 2.4% |
| United States | $131.7M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $129.9M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $125.3M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $62.7M | 1.1% |
| Italy | $51.1M | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $50.4M | 0.8% |
| France | $38.6M | 0.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $15.17 per kg and Uzbekistan $2.19 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0809.29: Fruit, edible: cherries, other than sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh. HS 0809 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most sweet cherries?
Chile exported $3.45 billion in 2024, 58% of the world total, followed by Hong Kong (17%) and the United States (9%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most sweet cherries?
China imported $4.10 billion in 2024, 69% of world imports, ahead of Germany (4%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three importers together take 76%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in sweet cherries?
It was worth $5.98 billion in 2024, about 1.09 million tonnes. That is an increase of 154% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 103 countries reported exports and 180 reported imports.
What is the average price of sweet cherries per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $15.17 per kg and Uzbekistan $2.19 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for sweet cherries?
The HS code for sweet cherries is subheading 0809.29, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0809 page.
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