2021 Cherry Market Report

Cherry is a popular stone fruit, along with the likes of nectarines, peaches, and apricots. Cherries are mainly divided into sour (tart) and sweet cherries, where sweet cherries have more leverage in the global market as it is mostly eaten in the fresh form, whereas sour cherries are incorporated into foods such as pies, tarts, and soups. The global fresh cherry production for the marketing year 2020/21 is forecasted at 3.9 million tons, a 60K ton rise compared to the year before. Increased production in Turkey, Chile, and China is set to make up for the weather-induced losses in the EU and the US..