HS Code:
Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), classified under HS Code 080929 (fresh cherries, other than sweet cherries) and related codes for processed forms (e.g., 081210 for preserved cherries), are a significant agricultural commodity in global trade. Known for their tart flavor, sour cherries are primarily used in baking, jams, juices, and other processed food products. They are cultivated in temperate regions, with production concentrated in specific countries due to climatic requirements. Trade in sour cherries includes fresh, frozen, and preserved forms, with demand driven by food processing industries and consumer preferences for natural fruit products.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map, UN Comtrade Database
$320 million USD
26.7% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$250 million USD
20.8% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$180 million USD
15.0% of global trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of global trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
6.7% of global trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
8.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain countries like India on imported processed cherries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU internal trade or USMCA)
Growing demand for organic sour cherries
Increased market share for certified organic producers, particularly in the EU and North America, with premium pricing driving export growth.
2021-2023
Rising popularity of processed cherry products
Higher exports of frozen and dried sour cherries as food manufacturers incorporate them into health-focused snacks and beverages.
2020-2022
Climate change impacting production
Unpredictable weather patterns in key producing regions have led to supply fluctuations, affecting export volumes and prices.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced subsidies for sour cherry farmers in Poland to boost production and meet rising demand in Western Europe.
March 2023
Expected to increase Poland's export volume by 10% over the next two years, strengthening its position as the top exporter.
The United States revised tariffs on imported processed cherries from non-NAFTA countries to protect domestic producers in Michigan.
July 2022
Potential reduction in imports from countries like Turkey, redirecting trade flows to other markets.
Turkey invested in new freezing and canning facilities to increase exports of value-added sour cherry products.
October 2022
Likely to boost Turkey's share in the global market for processed cherries, challenging competitors like the US.