The 2023 production data highlights Poland as the leading cherry producer in Europe, followed by Serbia and Spain. Notably, Serbia witnessed a year-on-year increase of 4.6% in production, while Poland saw a decrease of 3.31%. The United Kingdom and Kosovo experienced the most significant growth with 12.2% and 13.4%, respectively, although their overall contribution remains small due to lower base values. Most countries experienced marginal changes, with stable CAGR trends over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include:
- Climate change's impact on production conditions in key regions such as Poland and Serbia.
- Technological innovations in agricultural practices which could boost efficiency and yields.
- Potential market shifts from increased demand for organic and sustainably produced cherries.
Top countries in Cherries Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 19.33 | 2023 | -15.45% | -3.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 16.18 | 2023 | -1.64% | +4.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.95 | 2023 | -2.78% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.48 | 2023 | -0.94% | -1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 7.81 | 2023 | +3.25% | -0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 7.16 | 2023 | +5.34% | -3.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 6.09 | 2023 | +9.65% | -4.44% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 5.23 | 2023 | +2.32% | -0.19% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.99 | 2023 | -6.54% | -5.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.43 | 2023 | -26.94% | -3.28% | View data |
