U.S. cherries face barriers in China, low prices flood Vietnamese market

Published Jul 23, 2025

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Core tip: Affected by the trade dispute between China and the United States, American cherries are no longer as popular in China as before. A large quantity of cherries has flooded into the Vietnamese market at the lowest historical prices, with supermarket retail prices around 299,000 Vietnamese dong per kilogram. The lowest price is 189,000 dong per kilogram (51.8 yuan per kilogram), which is only half of last year's price.

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According to estimates by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. cherry production in 2025 is expected to be approximately 383,000 tons, an increase of 8% from 2024 due to favorable weather conditions. Because of the 45% import tariff imposed by China on U.S. cherries, plus an additional 9% value-added tax, totaling 58%, U.S. exports to China have decreased. Although China suspended the additional tariff from May 14 to early August, the basic tariff level and the uncertainty of the trade dispute still cause concerns for the U.S. industry. The Chinese market used to account for a significant portion of U.S. cherry exports, experiencing a rapid growth period from 2015 to 2018. However, in recent years, many U.S. exporters have shifted to markets such as Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. Currently, Canada is the largest importer of U.S. cherries (accounting for 37%), followed by South Korea, Japan, China, and Vietnam. Vietnam is currently negotiating with the ...

Source: Foodmate