Cherries production in Central America experienced significant volatility from 2013 to 2023, with notable percent changes year-on-year. Production increased dramatically from 62 metric tons in 2013 to peaks and troughs such as 207 metric tons in 2016 and 72 metric tons in 2017. By 2023, production stood at 117 metric tons, exhibiting modest annual growth rates of 0.87% in 2022 and 0.86% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the past five years stood at -8.05% due to fluctuating production rates.
Forecasts suggest stable but slow growth through 2028, with a CAGR of 0.53% and an overall growth of 2.66%. Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change, market demand shifts, and advancements in agricultural technology which could influence production stability and growth.
