Sweet cherries exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported sweet cherries worth $509.8 million (85.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $648.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $509.8M | 85.0K t |
| 2023 | $453.6M | 82.3K t |
| 2022 | $343.4M | 41.0K t |
| 2021 | $500.6M | 80.7K t |
| 2020 | $490.9M | 68.9K t |
| 2019 | $498.5M | 89.2K t |
| 2018 | $528.2M | 86.4K t |
| 2017 | $648.2M | 113.1K t |
Where the United States exports sweet cherries to
Most of it went to Canada (30%), South Korea (19%), Taiwan (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $154.5M | 30% |
| South Korea | $94.4M | 19% |
| Taiwan | $55.9M | 11% |
| China | $51.7M | 10% |
| Japan | $33.6M | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $29.4M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $25.2M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $22.6M | 4.4% |
| Australia | $10.7M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $7.2M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.00 per kg, close to the world average of $5.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sweet cherries imports to the United States
Imports of sweet cherries by the United States reached $131.7 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 180 countries. One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $114.4M | 87% |
| Argentina | $12.2M | 9.3% |
| Canada | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $842K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Guyana | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet cherries exported by the United States?
The United States exported sweet cherries worth $509.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 103 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sweet cherries from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($154.5 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Taiwan (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average export price of sweet cherries per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.00 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of sweet cherries from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $648.2 million in 2017 to $509.8 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $648.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import sweet cherries?
Yes. The United States imported $131.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, Argentina and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $378.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet cherries?
The HS code for sweet cherries is subheading 0809.29. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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