Between January and August 2024, Uzbekistan shipped a total of 32.2 thousand tons of cherries to 16 different countries, generating $70.4 million in revenue, as stated by the nation's Statistics Agency.
This marks an increase of $17.5 million in the export value when compared to the same period in the previous year.
The Statistics Agency highlighted that Russia was the top buyer, importing 25.4 thousand tons of cherries. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan took in 3.5 thousand tons, and Kyrgyzstan secured 2.7 thousand tons.
Other buyers included Belarus with 193 tons, the United Arab Emirates with 118 tons, China with 91 tons, South Korea with 28 tons, Malaysia with 17.4 tons, and Saudi Arabia with 7.1 tons of cherries.
02 Jul 2024
Nicolás Zamorano, consultant for Asian markets, commented that in China, consumers 'were mainly trained on cherry varieties. Today the business is no longer global, but increasingly specific, along with the requirements customers have for each variety'.
29 Sep 2025
In 2025, Kadamjay district harvested 5,080 tons of sweet cherries and 600 tons of sour cherries. Heavy rains reduced yields, but prices rose to 370 soms/kg. The Kokon gilas variety remains the top choice for exports to Russia, Kazakhstan and other regional markets.
04 Dec 2025
At Sydney Markets’ annual Cherry Ball, a record-breaking A$260,000 was raised for Little Wings, a charity supporting seriously ill children. Parisi and Trims Fresh Merrylands were crowned 2025 Cherry King and Queen, each placing top bids on a premium Royal Hazel cherry box.
04 Dec 2025
Drosophila suzukii shows sustained pressure, with humid Andean foothill areas most exposed and rising damage in key cherry regions. The short harvest window demands strict control, targeted rotations and integrated management to reduce losses and maintain fruit quality.
