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Dried Cherry Greece Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Dehydrated Cherry, Freeze-Dried Cherry
Raw Materials
Fresh Cherry
HS Code
081340
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Greece Dried Cherry market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 0 sampled export transactions for Greece are summarized.
  • 0 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Dried Cherry in Greece.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.

Dried Cherry Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Greece

0 export partner companies are tracked for Dried Cherry in Greece. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Dried Cherry in Greece (HS Code 081340)

Analyze 3 years of Dried Cherry export volume and value in Greece to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202420,327,92119,709,861 USD
202312,403,47712,191,310 USD
202214,848,30412,316,028 USD

Top Destination Markets for Dried Cherry Exports from Greece (HS Code 081340) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Dried Cherry exports from Greece.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Bulgaria6,570,5853,187,986.041 USD
2Czechia2,507,8413,087,690.503 USD
3Romania2,771,8842,858,390.367 USD
4Germany1,808,8872,297,691.311 USD
5Cyprus1,220,6981,823,051.244 USD

Dried Cherry Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Greece: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

0 import partner companies are tracked for Dried Cherry in Greece. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Dried Cherry in Greece

3 sampled Dried Cherry import transactions in Greece provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Dried Cherry sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Greece: 2025-11-18: 2.15 USD / kg, 2025-11-18: 2.00 USD / kg, 2025-11-18: 2.35 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-11-18CER*** ********* *********** *** ********* * *** ****** *** ********** ** *******2.15 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-18CER*** ********* ********* *** ********* * *** ****** *** ********** ** **** *****2.00 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-11-18CER*** ********* *********** *** ********* * *** ****** *** ********** ** *******2.35 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Dried Cherry in Greece (HS Code 081340)

Track 3 years of Dried Cherry import volume and value in Greece to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20241,336,7654,459,299 USD
20231,033,2233,845,686 USD
20221,216,5504,032,837 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Dried Cherry to Greece (HS Code 081340) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Dried Cherry to Greece.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Thailand122,241892,999.598 USD
2Netherlands277,314695,238.947 USD
3China121,001682,042.564 USD
4Serbia70,119649,931.583 USD
5Spain252,874493,719.188 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried
Industry PositionValue-Added Processed Agricultural Product

Market

Dried cherry in Greece is a niche value-added fruit product linked to Greece’s domestic sweet cherry production base, with notable cultivation and packing activity in Northern Greece (e.g., Central Macedonia). The product is traded primarily as a shelf-stable snack ingredient and for bakery/confectionery applications, with opportunities for intra-EU distribution under the EU single market. Market access and day-to-day compliance are governed by EU food law, with particular sensitivity to contaminant limits (e.g., mycotoxins), pesticide residue MRLs, and accurate allergen/ingredient labelling where sulphites are used. Processing is seasonally tied to the spring–summer cherry harvest, but dried product availability is year-round when properly packed and stored.
Market RoleProducer with niche processed (dried fruit) segment and intra-EU trader
Domestic RoleNiche processed fruit product for domestic retail and food-industry use
SeasonalityRaw cherry supply is seasonal (late spring to mid-summer), while dried product can be marketed year-round after dehydration and ambient storage.

Specification

Secondary Variety
  • Burlat
  • Ferrovia
Physical Attributes
  • Low moisture / low water activity target to prevent spoilage during ambient storage (spec set by buyer and process controls).
  • Uniform pitting and defect control (stems, pits, foreign matter) are typical buyer acceptance points for dried fruit ingredients.
Compositional Metrics
  • If sulphur dioxide/sulphites are used as preservatives, their presence and level are specification and labelling-critical in the EU (allergen declaration threshold applies).
Packaging
  • Moisture-barrier, food-grade packs for ambient storage (format varies by channel: retail packs vs. bulk cartons for food industry).

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Cherry sourcing (seasonal) → receiving & sorting → washing → pitting → (optional) cut/inspection → dehydration → cooling → sorting/foreign-body control → packaging → ambient warehousing → domestic/intra-EU distribution
Temperature
  • Post-drying cooling and dry, temperature-stable storage help prevent condensation and quality loss in sealed packs.
Atmosphere Control
  • Moisture and oxygen management via barrier packaging can be used to limit oxidation, stickiness, and mold risk (approach varies by producer and buyer spec).
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is primarily driven by moisture control, packaging integrity, and hygienic handling rather than cold-chain continuity.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with EU food safety requirements (notably contaminant maximum levels, pesticide residue MRLs, and correct labelling) can lead to border/market rejection, withdrawals, and rapid escalation via EU alert mechanisms, blocking sales and damaging buyer confidence.Implement HACCP-based controls, validate suppliers, and run routine batch testing aligned to buyer spec and EU limits (contaminants, residues, and—if used—sulphites), with document checks before dispatch.
Food Safety MediumIf sulphur dioxide/sulphites are used as preservatives, incorrect or missing allergen declaration can trigger non-compliance, consumer risk, and enforcement action in Greece/EU markets.Verify additive use authorisation/conditions, measure sulphite levels where used, and ensure EU-compliant allergen labelling (including clear ingredient list emphasis) on all prepacked units.
Climate MediumAdverse weather events in key Northern Greece cherry regions (e.g., abnormal spring conditions) can materially reduce cherry availability for drying, creating supply gaps and price volatility for processors.Diversify orchard sourcing across regions/altitudes and contract forward volumes; maintain flexible production planning and safety stock for key customers.
Sustainability
  • Climate-driven yield volatility in Northern Greece cherry orchards can disrupt raw material availability and pricing for drying programs.
  • Energy use and carbon footprint of dehydration operations can become a buyer scrutiny point (especially for retail programs with sustainability requirements).
Standards
  • HACCP-based food safety management (EU hygiene framework)
  • ISO 22000 (supplier-specific)
  • BRCGS Food Safety (supplier-specific)
  • Kosher (buyer-specific)

FAQ

Which HS heading is generally used to classify dried cherries for customs purposes?Dried cherries are generally classified under HS heading 0813 (dried fruit, other than headings 0801–0806). In practice, dried cherries commonly fall under HS 0813.40 (“fruit n.e.c. … dried”), but the exact code should be confirmed for the specific product form and packaging.
Do sulphites have to be declared on dried cherry labels in Greece?Yes—if sulphur dioxide or sulphites are used as preservatives and are present above 10 mg/kg (or 10 mg/L), they must be declared as allergens on EU labels, including in Greece, and emphasized in the ingredients list for prepacked foods.
What are the most important compliance checks for selling dried cherries in Greece/EU?Key checks include meeting EU limits for contaminants (including relevant mycotoxins), complying with EU pesticide residue maximum residue levels, following EU food hygiene/HACCP requirements, maintaining traceability, and ensuring accurate ingredient/allergen labelling (including sulphites where applicable).

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Raw materials: Fresh Cherry
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