Italy remains the leading producer of sweet cherries in Europe with a 2024 harvested production of 123.96 thousand metric tons, showing a 5.9% year-on-year increase. Spain follows with 114.74 thousand metric tons; however, it experienced a slight 0.78% decline. Greece is third at 87.98 thousand metric tons, with a minor 0.32% decrease. Poland saw significant growth at 67.78 thousand metric tons with an 11.14% rise, while Bulgaria at 55.26 thousand metric tons, observed a marginal 0.14% increase. Romania and Germany declined by 5.05% and 6.12%, respectively. France and Portugal had a varied trend, with France decreasing by 2.73% and Portugal growing by 4.41%. Other notable changes include a substantial increase of 21.62% in Switzerland's production and a 13.54% rise in Slovenia.
Future trends to watch for include climatic changes potentially impacting yields, advancements in agricultural technology improving productivity, and market demand shifts influencing production priorities. Additionally, rising interest in organic farming may alter production techniques and outputs in the long term. Overall, individual country performance will be critical in understanding broader European trends in sweet cherry production.
Top countries in Sweet Cherries Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 123.96 | 2023 | +14.86% | +5.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 114.74 | 2023 | -1.15% | -0.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 87.98 | 2023 | +3.45% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 67.78 | 2023 | -11.51% | +11.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 55.26 | 2023 | +2.49% | +0.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 37.89 | 2023 | +10.4% | -5.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 32.24 | 2023 | -16.19% | -6.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 25.58 | 2023 | -26.89% | -2.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 21.61 | 2023 | -12.44% | +4.41% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 18.49 | 2023 | -19.43% | -0.75% | View data |
