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Fresh Cherry Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Cherry market coverage spans 141 countries.
  • 1,962 exporter companies and 1,756 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 39,566 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-12.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Cherry

Analyze 39,566 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Cherry.

Fresh Cherry Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Cherry to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Cherry: United Arab Emirates (+78.4%), Canada (-53.9%), Afghanistan (-20.7%).

Fresh Cherry Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Fresh Cherry country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Cherry transaction unit prices: Netherlands (24.88 USD / kg), Spain (21.76 USD / kg), South Africa (6.67 USD / kg), Vietnam (4.80 USD / kg), Mexico (4.23 USD / kg), 6 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
Chile-0.3%33,9542.73 USD / kg (382,836.56 kg)2.65 USD / kg (328,599.17 kg)2.66 USD / kg (133,320 kg)3.10 USD / kg (826,997.633 kg)2.36 USD / kg (472,197.838 kg)3.43 USD / kg (510,522.35 kg)
United States+11.1%3,39912.69 USD / kg (1,267,751.373 kg)8.27 USD / kg (4,833,754.988 kg)5.22 USD / kg (9,054,232.269 kg)5.16 USD / kg (1,811,686.832 kg)3.16 USD / kg (61,061.142 kg)4.04 USD / kg (240,634.856 kg)
Uzbekistan-12.2%5900.97 USD / kg (2,489,984.48 kg)0.79 USD / kg (1,598,903 kg)0.68 USD / kg (875,801 kg)0.68 USD / kg (96,958 kg)- (-)- (-)
China-20.4%3010.76 USD / kg (70,822.92 kg)0.69 USD / kg (12,749 kg)0.60 USD / kg (7,544 kg)0.60 USD / kg (8,839 kg)0.60 USD / kg (52,358.72 kg)0.60 USD / kg (13,266 kg)
South Africa+16.7%23212.79 USD / kg (62.61 kg)10.75 USD / kg (60.52 kg)11.71 USD / kg (92.96 kg)10.26 USD / kg (72.97 kg)1.50 USD / kg (53 kg)6.67 USD / kg (10,293.12 kg)
Afghanistan-20.7%209- (-)2.86 USD / kg (174,047.85 kg)2.92 USD / kg (397,342.039 kg)0.98 USD / kg (55,658.6 kg)- (-)- (-)
Thailand+17.0%1131.65 USD / kg (98.9 kg)1.42 USD / kg (260 kg)1.94 USD / kg (23,344 kg)1.49 USD / kg (109.3 kg)1.53 USD / kg (286 kg)1.82 USD / kg (151 kg)
India+15.8%942.72 USD / kg (19,530.75 kg)2.47 USD / kg (2,706.06 kg)2.93 USD / kg (65,168.23 kg)3.14 USD / kg (310.8 kg)2.12 USD / kg (10,237 kg)2.50 USD / kg (390 kg)
Greece-471.35 USD / kg (25,675 kg)1.82 USD / kg (78,750 kg)3.23 USD / kg (3,600 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Netherlands-16.5%411.64 USD / kg (736.5 kg)1.78 USD / kg (29.25 kg)- (-)1.87 USD / kg (140 kg)2.08 USD / kg (258 kg)24.88 USD / kg (10 kg)
Fresh Cherry Global Supply Chain Coverage
3,718 companies
1,962 exporters and 1,756 importers are mapped for Fresh Cherry.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Cherry, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Fresh Cherry Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

1,962 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Cherry. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Fresh Cherry Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

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Fresh Cherry Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,962 total exporter companies in the Fresh Cherry supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Zimbabwe)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-08-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 8
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
Fresh Cherry Global Exporter Coverage
1,962 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Cherry supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Fresh Cherry opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Cherry (HS Code 080929) in 2024

For Fresh Cherry in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Chile528,979,089.1 kg3,263,534,840.176 USDView →
2Hong Kong168,419,621 kg1,026,711,249.22 USDView →
3United States84,158,982 kg505,793,621 USDView →
4Turkiye66,586,911 kg208,811,256 USDView →
5Spain34,141,878.53 kg129,214,946.677 USDView →
6Greece28,012,758.375 kg80,760,063.484 USDView →
7Uzbekistan32,205,525.474 kg70,429,352.96 USDView →
8Australia4,180,547.62 kg59,062,938.68 USDView →
9New Zealand3,811,845 kg56,597,942.576 USDView →
10Argentina8,096,563 kg36,812,487.02 USDView →

Fresh Cherry Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Fresh Cherry Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

1,756 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Cherry demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Fresh Cherry Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,756 total importer companies tracked for Fresh Cherry. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Peru)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Iraq)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-02
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Azerbaijan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Italy)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,756 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Cherry.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Cherry buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.

Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Cherry (HS Code 080929) in 2024

For Fresh Cherry in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValueReport
1Hong Kong175,189,336 kg1,117,207,797.624 USDView →
2Germany40,183,993 kg171,945,830.953 USDView →
3Canada35,186,871.153 kg168,375,346.496 USDView →
4United States20,295,405 kg140,377,643 USDView →
5South Korea14,757,991.932 kg134,250,897 USDView →
6United Kingdom12,220,603 kg69,141,394.207 USDView →
7Italy18,337,023 kg61,211,369.671 USDView →
8Netherlands8,909,837 kg43,901,261.62 USDView →
9Japan4,753,950 kg40,175,168.974 USDView →
10Mexico9,302,577 kg32,574,744 USDView →

Fresh Cherry Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

Analyze Fresh Cherry origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.

Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Cherry

Fresh Cherry Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Cherry wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Cherry wholesale unit prices: Spain (5.00 USD / kg), United States (4.84 USD / kg), Turkiye (2.85 USD / kg), Poland (1.95 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States10.73 USD / kg7.96 USD / kg4.51 USD / kg4.99 USD / kg4.80 USD / kg4.84 USD / kg
Turkiye3.89 USD / kg5.74 USD / kg7.39 USD / kg5.00 USD / kg3.22 USD / kg2.85 USD / kg
Spain9.35 USD / kg5.95 USD / kg4.87 USD / kg5.67 USD / kg5.10 USD / kg5.00 USD / kg
Poland4.79 USD / kg3.53 USD / kg4.05 USD / kg4.55 USD / kg2.94 USD / kg1.95 USD / kg
Germany10.83 USD / kg9.11 USD / kg7.16 USD / kg7.55 USD / kg--

Fresh Cherry Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Cherry wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoYReport
1United States6.97 USD / kg1.10 USD / kg20.67 USD / kg-5.4%View →
2Turkiye3.80 USD / kg0.19 USD / kg12.40 USD / kg+159.1%View →
3Spain8.76 USD / kg3.03 USD / kg18.66 USD / kg-0.6%View →
4Poland3.39 USD / kg0.05 USD / kg14.93 USD / kg+84.9%View →
5Germany8.79 USD / kg4.69 USD / kg13.48 USD / kg+4.9%View →

Latest Fresh Cherry Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Cherry wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01小番茄*** * ***** ***1.00 USD / kg
2026-04-01TOM*** ****** **** ****** ***** * ******* **********8.04 USD / kg
2026-04-01小番茄*** * ***** ***0.73 USD / kg
2026-04-01KİR************** ******** * ******* *** *****9.81 USD / kg
2026-04-01小番茄*** * ***** ***0.95 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupTemperate stone fruit
Scientific NamePrunus avium
PerishabilityHigh
Growing Conditions
  • Temperate climate with adequate winter chill
  • Spring frost sensitivity during flowering
  • Well-drained soils; careful irrigation management where rainfall is insufficient
Main VarietiesBing-type dark sweet cherries, Rainier-type bicolor sweet cherries, Lapins-type late-season sweet cherries
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh consumption (premium retail and gifting)
  • Processed uses (limited share vs fresh): freezing, canning, juice/concentrate
Grading Factors
  • Size (diameter/sizing) and uniformity
  • Color development appropriate to variety
  • Firmness and freedom from soft fruit
  • Defect control (cracking, bruising, decay)
  • Stem freshness and browning incidence

Market

Fresh sweet cherries are a high-value, highly perishable stone fruit traded internationally in short, seasonal windows where quality, arrival timing, and cold-chain performance strongly determine prices. Global production is concentrated across Northern Hemisphere temperate origins (notably Turkey, the United States, and parts of Europe and Central/West Asia), while Chile is the dominant Southern Hemisphere supplier for counter-seasonal export programs. Trade flows are shaped by premium retail and gifting demand (especially in East Asia), with air freight and increasingly long-distance refrigerated ocean programs competing on speed, cost, and firmness/defect outcomes. Market access is tightly linked to phytosanitary compliance and residue controls, making inspection regimes and pest pressure material to trade continuity.
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)Import-led expansion in premium segments, with pronounced seasonality and high sensitivity to quality outcomes at arrival.
Major Producing Countries
  • TurkiyeConsistently among the largest global producers of sweet cherries.
  • United StatesMajor producer with export-oriented programs from Western states.
  • IranLarge producer; significant domestic consumption with regional trade relevance.
  • ChileMajor producer with strong export orientation in the Southern Hemisphere season.
  • UzbekistanImportant producer in Central Asia with regional export flows.
  • SpainNotable EU producer with early-season supply from southern regions.
  • ItalyNotable EU producer serving intra-European markets.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChileKey counter-seasonal exporter; long-haul programs to East Asia are strategically important.
  • United StatesMajor exporter during Northern Hemisphere summer window.
  • TurkiyeSignificant exporter serving Europe and nearby regional markets.
  • SpainExports within Europe and to selected extra-EU markets during early-season window.
  • UzbekistanRegional exporter, particularly into neighboring and Eurasian markets.
Major Importing Countries
  • ChinaA leading destination for premium imported cherries, including counter-seasonal supply.
  • Hong KongRe-export and high-end consumption hub linked to regional distribution.
  • GermanyLarge EU import market within a highly integrated intra-European cherry trade.
  • United StatesImports complement domestic seasonality and supply gaps.
  • CanadaImports closely linked to North American seasonal availability.
  • South KoreaPremium import market with strict phytosanitary and quality expectations.
  • United KingdomImport-dependent market sourcing from EU and global exporters.
  • RussiaImport market influenced by regional supply availability and trade policy/logistics conditions.
Supply Calendar
  • Spain (early-season European production):May, JunEarly Northern Hemisphere window that can precede peak Central/Northern European supply.
  • United States (West Coast/Pacific Northwest programs):Jun, Jul, AugMain Northern Hemisphere export and domestic supply window.
  • Turkey:Jun, Jul, AugLarge Northern Hemisphere supply window with strong regional export relevance.
  • Chile:Nov, Dec, JanDominant Southern Hemisphere counter-seasonal exporter for Northern Hemisphere winter demand.
  • Australia:Dec, Jan, FebSouthern Hemisphere supply overlapping late Chilean season; supports Asia-Pacific markets.

Specification

Major VarietiesBing, Rainier, Lapins, Sweetheart, Skeena, Regina, Kordia
Physical Attributes
  • Firm flesh and intact green stems are key quality signals in fresh trade.
  • Skin color uniformity (dark red to mahogany for many sweet cherry varieties) is commonly used in grading and consumer acceptance.
  • Susceptibility to rain-induced cracking is a major defect driver near harvest.
Compositional Metrics
  • Soluble solids (sweetness, typically measured as °Brix) and firmness are common buyer specification metrics.
  • Defect tolerances commonly address cracking, bruising, decay, and stem browning.
Grades
  • UNECE Standard FFV-13 for Sweet Cherries (commercial classes such as 'Extra', 'Class I', 'Class II', with minimum requirements and sizing provisions).
Packaging
  • Consumer punnets/clamshells for retail, often packed into export cartons.
  • Bulk export cartons with internal liners or modified-atmosphere features for long-haul shipments where used.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (often hand-picked with stems) -> rapid field-to-packhouse transfer -> hydrocooling/forced-air cooling -> sorting/grading -> packing -> pre-cool and cold storage -> refrigerated transport (air or ocean reefer) -> import clearance and inspections -> distribution to retail/foodservice.
Demand Drivers
  • Premium seasonal consumption and gifting demand in East Asian markets.
  • Retail preference for high visual quality (firmness, size, color) and consistent eating quality.
  • Counter-seasonal availability from Southern Hemisphere origins to supply Northern Hemisphere winter demand.
Temperature
  • Near-freezing cold-chain management is critical from immediately post-harvest through arrival; temperature breaks accelerate softening and decay.
  • High relative humidity management helps reduce dehydration and stem browning risk.
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified/controlled atmosphere approaches may be used in long-distance programs to slow respiration and help maintain firmness, but require careful management to avoid quality defects.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is highly dependent on rapid post-harvest cooling, continuous cold chain, and low-defect harvest lots; delays or warming materially shorten sellable windows.

Risks

Climate HighFresh cherry supply is highly exposed to weather shocks during bloom and ripening, including spring frost, hail, heat events, and rain-induced cracking close to harvest; because harvest windows are short, these events can rapidly reduce exportable volumes and increase defects, disrupting global availability and pricing.Diversify origin calendars (Northern + Southern Hemisphere), use protective orchard measures where feasible (covers, frost mitigation), and maintain flexible logistics/market allocation plans tied to in-season quality outcomes.
Pest And Disease MediumOutbreak pressure from key pests (e.g., spotted wing drosophila) and decay pathogens can raise rejection risk and intensify residue-management constraints, affecting both yield and marketability in fresh export channels.Strengthen integrated pest management, monitor quarantine pest status by destination, and align spray programs with residue limits and pre-harvest intervals.
Food Safety MediumFresh cherries are often consumed raw, so contamination events or elevated pesticide residues can trigger border holds, recalls, or rapid demand loss in premium markets.Implement GAP/GHP programs, water-quality controls, and residue monitoring aligned to destination requirements and Codex/national MRL frameworks.
Phytosanitary And Market Access MediumMarket access is sensitive to quarantine pest concerns, inspection outcomes, and treatment requirements; changes in protocols or inspection disruptions can cause delays that reduce freshness and increase loss rates.Maintain destination-specific phytosanitary compliance plans, pre-clear documentation where possible, and build buffer time for inspections without compromising cold-chain continuity.
Logistics MediumPremium cherry programs can be constrained by air freight capacity, peak-season congestion, and long-haul reefer reliability; delays materially reduce firmness and increase decay, particularly for distant markets.Secure capacity early, use performance-monitored reefer programs for ocean shipments, and prioritize rapid cooling and packaging that supports moisture and temperature stability.
Price Volatility MediumShort, seasonal supply windows and high quality variability drive sharp price swings; small volume shocks from weather or logistics can cause outsized market impacts in premium destination channels.Use multi-origin sourcing, flexible contract structures, and in-season quality-based allocation to balance risk across markets and weeks.
Sustainability
  • Water stewardship and drought exposure in key producing regions where irrigation reliance is high.
  • High carbon footprint risk for air-freighted programs and long-distance cold-chain logistics.
  • Packaging waste and plastics scrutiny due to frequent use of retail clamshells and liners.
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability and working-condition oversight during short harvest peaks (including migrant labor dependence in multiple producing regions).
  • Food safety and traceability expectations in export supply chains, including audit and documentation burdens for small growers.

FAQ

Which countries are the most important exporters of fresh cherries in global trade?Chile is a major counter-seasonal exporter in the Southern Hemisphere season, while the United States and Turkey are key exporters during the Northern Hemisphere summer window. These origins are commonly referenced in global trade flow reporting (e.g., ITC Trade Map) and underpin the seasonal availability described in this record.
Why do fresh cherry prices and availability change so quickly during the season?Fresh cherries are harvested in short, concentrated windows and are highly sensitive to weather (frost, hail, and rain-induced cracking) and to logistics delays that reduce firmness and increase decay. Because exportable volumes and quality can shift week-to-week, markets often see rapid changes in availability and pricing.
What are the main quality factors buyers look for in fresh cherries?Buyers commonly prioritize firmness, uniform color, intact green stems, low defects (especially cracking, bruising, and decay), and consistent sweetness measured through soluble solids (°Brix). Commercial classes and minimum requirements are commonly aligned with standards such as UNECE FFV-13 for sweet cherries.

Fresh Cherry Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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