In May 2023, Tajikistan achieved a record export of fresh cherries to China, marking the first time since 2019 that both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have exported cherries to China in this month. Tajikistan exported 25 tons and Uzbekistan exported 9 tons, making it a significant month for cherry exports to China from these countries. China is a major importer of cherries, with imports exceeding $5.5 billion, not including Hong Kong's imports, primarily from Chile which supplies over 500 thousand tons annually.