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Chile: cherry exports down in January 2026, China leads

Markets

25 Feb 2026

In January 2026, Chile’s cherry exports fell to 1.227 billion dollars, below the record levels of 2024 and 2025. China absorbed 88% of total shipments, while the 2025/26 season posted lower figures compared with the previous campaign and the recent overall export trend.

South Africa pushes for varietal innovation, premium quality and diversification of cherry markets 

Markets

24 Feb 2026

South Africa’s cherry industry is expanding fast: acreage increased from 185 to 819 hectares, low-chill varieties reshaped production and exports reached 37%. The Western Cape leads output as new strategic opportunities emerge in China and Asian markets worldwide ahead.

Chilean cherries in China: surplus, quality and shifting demand

Markets

20 Feb 2026

The 2025/26 Chilean cherry season in China ends with exports down 12%, December arrivals concentrated and supply-demand imbalances. The market is shifting from festive luxury to everyday fruit, with clear polarization between 2J and premium 3J-4J sizes and new strategies.

Chile cherry exports 2025-2026: record shipments to China, stable prices

Markets

18 Feb 2026

Chile’s 2025-2026 cherry season closes with 112 million boxes exported, 87% shipped to China. Prices remain stable despite high supply levels. The United States and Southeast Asia show growth, while the industry faces mounting concerns over potential overproduction risks.

South Australian cherries: late season brings quality fruit and sharp prices

Markets

03 Feb 2026

South Australia's cherry season kicked off later than usual due to a cooler spring, but January is delivering an excellent harvest of large, sweet and juicy cherries. Strong competition with Victorian growers and attractive prices are boosting demand across summer markets.

Tasmanian Cherries: +15% Output and Focus on Chinese New Year Exports

Markets

02 Feb 2026

Tasmanian cherry production is set to grow by 15% in the 2025/26 season, with larger and sweeter fruit. With no fruit fly and fast air freight, exports are aimed at Asian markets, targeting strong sales around the Chinese New Year celebrations in mid-February.

Crisis and opportunity for Chilean cherries: impact of Lunar New Year 2026

Markets

30 Jan 2026

Chilean cherries face a tough 2026 season in China: early varieties, quality issues, and a late Lunar New Year impact demand and prices. Insights from Joy Wing Mau Group and outlook for alternative Asian markets like Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore.

Cherries 2025/26 in China: record volumes, falling prices and a more selective market

Markets

26 Jan 2026

The 2025/26 cherry season in China is marked by high volumes, strong logistical pressure and a rapid fall in prices. Chinese buyers are becoming more selective, penalising early fruit and challenging traditional Chilean export models and established commercial strategies.

Chilean cherries boom in China: record exports and lower prices

Markets

20 Jan 2026

China now absorbs 93% of Chile’s cherry exports, making them the country’s second most exported product after copper. Thanks to direct sea routes, improved logistics, and lower prices, Chile is boosting its position as a global leader in agri-food trade with China.

Cherries 2025: global production shifts and new export routes

Markets

15 Jan 2026

2025 marks a significant turning point for the global cherry industry: declining Northern Hemisphere yields, booming South American exports, and emerging markets like India and China. Quality, logistics, innovation, and diversification drive competitiveness.