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Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Fresh Cherry
HS Code
080929
Last Updated
2026-08-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Fresh Sweetheart Cherry market coverage spans 117 countries.
  • 228 exporter companies and 86 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 134 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 5 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-08-23.

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

Analyze 134 supplier-linked transactions across the top 5 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry.

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Sweetheart Cherry to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry: United States (+13.2%), Chile (+11.1%).

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-09, benchmark Fresh Sweetheart Cherry country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Fresh Sweetheart Cherry transaction unit prices: Chile (4.03 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
Chile+11.1%125- (-)- (-)6.83 USD / kg (175,955.8 kg)2.60 USD / kg (20 kg)4.03 USD / kg (15,657 kg)- (-)
Panama-1- (-)- (-)2.05 USD / kg (25,120 kg)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Germany-11.17 USD / kg (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Turkiye-12.26 USD / kg (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
United States+13.2%6- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)
Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Global Supply Chain Coverage
314 companies
228 exporters and 86 importers are mapped for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry.
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Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

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

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: China
Supplying Products: Fresh Cherry, Fresh Sweetheart Cherry, Fresh Lapins Cherry +1
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: China, Hong Kong
Supplying Products: Fresh Cherry, Fresh Sweetheart Cherry, Fresh Lapins Cherry +1
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, Taiwan, Thailand
Supplying Products: Fresh Cherry, Fresh Sweetheart Cherry, Fresh Lapins Cherry +3
(Moldova)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Italy)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Animal ProductionCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: China, Taiwan, United States, Thailand
Supplying Products: Fresh Cherry, Fresh Sweetheart Cherry, Fresh Bing Cherry +1
Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Global Exporter Coverage
228 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry (HS Code 080929) in 2024

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

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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

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

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(Tajikistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Morocco, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, New Zealand, Libya, Bulgaria
(Romania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Vietnam)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-23
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
86 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry (HS Code 080929) in 2024

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

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Fresh Sweetheart Cherry

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Fresh Sweetheart Cherry wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-02, countries with visible Fresh Sweetheart Cherry wholesale unit prices: United States (5.20 USD / kg).
Country2025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-08
United States4.08 USD / kg---2.80 USD / kg5.20 USD / kg
Poland6.11 USD / kg---14.20 USD / kg-
Ukraine------
Chile--1.78 USD / kg0.97 USD / kg1.23 USD / kg-
Netherlands--13.90 USD / kg12.89 USD / kg13.08 USD / kg-

Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Fresh Sweetheart Cherry wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1United States5.49 USD / kg2.80 USD / kg8.57 USD / kg-42.4%
2Poland7.48 USD / kg1.76 USD / kg14.41 USD / kg+24.8%
3Ukraine3.70 USD / kg1.51 USD / kg6.10 USD / kg-42.2%
4Chile1.31 USD / kg0.54 USD / kg2.65 USD / kg+16.6%
5Netherlands13.29 USD / kg9.78 USD / kg16.59 USD / kg+19.8%

Latest Fresh Sweetheart Cherry Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Fresh Sweetheart Cherry wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-08-01Che***************** * ******* ******* ****** ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* * **** ***** ******* ************ ******** ******70.00 USD / kg
2026-08-01swe** ****** * ******* ****** **********4.02 USD / kg
2026-08-01swe** ****** * ******* ****** ******17.56 USD / kg
2026-08-01swe** ****** * ******* ****** *****4.44 USD / kg
2026-08-01Che***************** * ******* *********** ****** ** **** ******** ** ** ******* * **** ***** ******* *** **** ******** ******54.00 USD / kg
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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 sufficient winter chill for bud break and flowering.
  • High sensitivity to spring frost during bloom and to rainfall near harvest (cracking risk).
  • Well-drained orchard soils and careful irrigation management to support fruit size and firmness.
Main VarietiesSweetheart, Bing, Lapins, Skeena, Regina, Kordia
Consumption Forms
  • Fresh consumption
  • Processed (frozen, canned, juice/concentrate) when fresh-market quality is not met
Grading Factors
  • Fruit size and uniformity
  • Color and appearance
  • Firmness
  • Cracking, bruising, and other skin defects
  • Stem freshness/condition
  • Maturity and eating quality alignment for transit duration

Market

Fresh Sweetheart cherry is a late-season sweet cherry cultivar traded as a premium, highly perishable fruit with strong seasonality and tight cold-chain requirements. Global production is concentrated in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere (notably Turkey, the United States, and parts of Europe and Central Asia), while Southern Hemisphere supply—especially Chile—supports counter-seasonal exports during Northern Hemisphere winter. International trade is shaped by short harvest windows, air-freight economics, and strict phytosanitary and residue compliance requirements. Weather sensitivity at bloom and near harvest (frost, rain-induced cracking, heat) can rapidly tighten supply and amplify price volatility.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand is structurally premium-oriented and highly seasonal; growth depends on market access, freight economics, and quality performance in long-distance programs.
Major Producing Countries
  • TurkiyeConsistently among the largest global sweet cherry producers; large domestic market alongside export-oriented volumes.
  • United StatesMajor producer with export programs from the Pacific Northwest and California; quality-focused fresh market orientation.
  • ChileKey Southern Hemisphere producer with strong counter-seasonal export orientation.
  • UzbekistanSignificant production in Central Asia; export participation varies by season and market access.
  • IranMeaningful regional production; trade exposure varies with sanctions, logistics, and market channels.
  • SpainImportant European producer with intra-EU trade; seasonally early supply in some regions.
  • ItalyEuropean producer supplying regional fresh markets; quality and cultivar mix varies by region.
  • GreeceEuropean production with export flows, including intra-EU shipments.
Major Exporting Countries
  • ChileDominant counter-seasonal exporter supplying East Asia and other Northern Hemisphere winter markets.
  • United StatesSeasonal Northern Hemisphere exporter; market access and phytosanitary protocols influence destination mix.
  • TurkiyeMajor exporter to regional and European markets during the Northern Hemisphere season.
  • SpainIntra-EU exporter with strong seasonal distribution into European retail.
  • GreeceIntra-EU exporter supplying European markets in-season.
Major Importing Countries
  • ChinaLarge premium import market, particularly for counter-seasonal Southern Hemisphere cherries.
  • United StatesMajor importer in the off-season, notably from Southern Hemisphere origins.
  • GermanyLarge European import market; sourcing spans intra-EU supply and selected extra-EU origins.
  • NetherlandsEuropean logistics and redistribution hub for fresh produce trade flows.
  • South KoreaPremium import market with strong quality and phytosanitary expectations.
  • JapanPremium import market with stringent quality and compliance requirements.
Supply Calendar
  • Chile:Nov, Dec, Jan, FebCounter-seasonal supply for Northern Hemisphere markets; peak export window aligns with Northern Hemisphere winter demand.
  • Australia:Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere summer supply; export volumes are typically smaller than Chile.
  • United States (Pacific Northwest):Jul, AugKey Northern Hemisphere summer export window; Sweetheart is commonly positioned as a later-season variety.
  • Canada (British Columbia):Jul, AugNorthern Hemisphere summer window with exports into Asia and North America depending on season and freight.
  • Turkey:Jun, JulNorthern Hemisphere in-season supply into regional and European markets.
  • Spain:May, JunEuropean in-season supply; some production regions provide relatively early Northern Hemisphere volumes.

Specification

Major VarietiesSweetheart, Bing, Lapins, Skeena, Regina, Kordia, Rainier
Physical Attributes
  • Firm-fleshed sweet cherry with strong visual grading emphasis (size, color uniformity, defect-free skin).
  • Stem freshness and attachment are key commercial quality cues for fresh-market cherries.
  • Rain-induced cracking and bruising are major visible defects that reduce export pack-out.
Compositional Metrics
  • Soluble solids (Brix) targets and flavor balance are commonly used in buyer specifications for premium programs.
  • Firmness and maturity indices are used to align harvest timing with transit duration and destination eating quality.
Grades
  • UNECE sweet cherry marketing standard classes (e.g., Extra Class, Class I, Class II) are commonly referenced in international trade specifications.
Packaging
  • Export cartons with internal punnets/clamshells for retail-ready distribution are common in premium programs.
  • Weight/size-sorted packs are used to standardize presentation and manage downstream handling losses.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest (hand-pick) -> rapid pre-cooling -> packing/sizing -> cold storage -> refrigerated transport (often air freight for long-distance premium programs) -> destination cold chain -> retail/foodservice.
Demand Drivers
  • Premium seasonal fresh fruit demand in North America, Europe, and East Asia.
  • Gift-oriented and high-visual-quality retail programs in East Asia for counter-seasonal cherries.
  • Consumer preference for large, firm, sweet cherries with consistent appearance.
Temperature
  • Rapid removal of field heat and continuous cold chain are critical to limit softening, decay, and stem desiccation.
  • Temperature abuse during consolidation, airport handling, or last-mile distribution can quickly reduce sellable life.
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified/controlled atmosphere approaches may be used in some long-distance programs to slow quality loss, but require tight temperature control and validated protocols.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is short and highly sensitive to harvest maturity, cracking/skin damage, and cold-chain continuity.
  • Destination quality outcomes are strongly influenced by time-to-cool, packaging ventilation, and handling to prevent bruising.

Risks

Climate HighSweet cherries are highly weather-sensitive: spring frosts can reduce fruit set, while rainfall near harvest can trigger cracking and quality downgrades that sharply cut exportable volumes. Heat events can accelerate maturity and compress harvest windows, creating bottlenecks in picking, packing, and freight that disrupt export programs.Diversify sourcing across hemispheres and regions; use frost protection and rain/hail mitigation where feasible; build commercial flexibility (spec ranges, pack formats, and shipment timing) into contracts.
Pest And Disease MediumPest pressure (including quarantine-relevant pests) and fungal diseases can drive rejections, added treatments, or restricted market access, especially for premium long-distance shipments where minor defects become material.Apply integrated pest management (monitoring, thresholds, targeted sprays), validate postharvest sanitation, and maintain documented compliance programs aligned to destination protocols.
Logistics MediumPremium cherry programs often depend on high-cost, time-sensitive freight and fast airport/port handling; disruptions or capacity constraints can cause rapid quality deterioration and claim risk.Pre-book capacity for peak weeks, enforce time-to-cool and temperature monitoring, and qualify alternative routings and contingency destinations to reduce exposure.
Regulatory Compliance MediumPhytosanitary requirements and residue limits vary by destination and can change, increasing compliance complexity for exporters shipping to multiple markets with different tolerances and documentation expectations.Maintain destination-specific compliance matrices, run residue testing programs, and align field practices to the strictest target-market requirements when multi-destination packing is planned.
Market Volatility MediumShort seasons and quality-driven pack-out variability can create sharp price swings; holiday-driven demand peaks can amplify volatility and increase the downside risk of late arrivals or substandard quality.Use staged shipment programs, diversify market channels (retail, wholesale, e-commerce), and prioritize quality segregation to protect premium returns.
Sustainability
  • Water stewardship and drought exposure in key producing regions (orchard irrigation reliability affects yield and size).
  • Agrochemical use and maximum residue limit (MRL) compliance pressures in export programs.
  • Carbon footprint scrutiny where long-distance cherries rely on air freight; packaging waste concerns for clamshell-heavy retail formats.
Labor & Social
  • Reliance on seasonal harvest labor; worker welfare, housing, and overtime compliance can be scrutinized in audits.
  • Occupational health and safety risks in orchard work (heat stress, ladder work, pesticide exposure controls).

FAQ

Which countries are the most important exporters in global fresh sweet cherry trade?Chile is a central counter-seasonal exporter for Northern Hemisphere winter markets, while the United States, Turkey, Spain, and Greece are important in-season exporters in the Northern Hemisphere. These exporter roles align with the seasonal windows and trade-flow patterns typically analyzed in ITC Trade Map.
When is peak supply for fresh cherries from Chile versus North America?Chile’s peak supply window is typically November through February, while North American peak supply is generally July through August, with late-season varieties like Sweetheart often positioned toward the later part of the Northern Hemisphere season. This seasonality is reflected in the supply calendar highlights in this record.
What are the main quality specifications buyers focus on for fresh Sweetheart cherries?Buyers commonly emphasize large size, uniform color, firmness, defect-free skins (especially low cracking and bruising), and fresh, green stems. Premium programs may also include flavor-related targets such as soluble solids (Brix), alongside clear grade/class references such as UNECE marketing standards.
What is the biggest risk that can abruptly reduce exportable cherry volumes in a season?Adverse weather—especially spring frosts affecting fruit set and rainfall near harvest causing cracking—can quickly cut exportable volumes and reduce pack-out quality. Because cherries are highly perishable and visually graded, these weather impacts can translate into immediate supply tightness and price volatility.
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