28 Oct 2025
Argentina’s 2025/26 cherry season begins with mixed signals. Capci warns of early fruit drop affecting export volumes. Despite good fruit quality, unstable weather and production issues may impact international shipments, pushing forecasts toward stability or slight decline.
27 Oct 2025
U.S. cherry exports to China dropped by 35% in 2025 due to tariffs, local competition and extreme weather. Despite setbacks, the industry remains resilient, boosting shipments to emerging Asian markets including Vietnam, India, Japan and Mexico to offset the decline.
24 Oct 2025
Australia launches a new strategy to triple cherry exports by 2030, focusing on quality, premium markets, grower training and market access. Led by Hort Innovation, the plan aims to position Australian cherries as a top-tier product in international markets.
21 Oct 2025
South Africa signs a new stonefruit export protocol with China and sets its sights on blueberries and cherries. The agriculture minister invites Chinese plant health officials to inspect orchards and packhouses, aiming to launch exports starting from the upcoming commercial seaso
16 Oct 2025
From January to July 2025, Azerbaijan exported 16,740 tonnes of cherries, down 35% compared to the same period in 2024. Russia remains the top buyer, while imports surge with volumes from Iran, Russia, China, and the USA, marking a shift in trade dynamics for the sector.
10 Oct 2025
The Chilean cherry industry aims for 120 million cartons of high-quality cherries. Focus on reputation, alternative markets beyond China, and growth in Europe and the United States. Claudia Soler outlines the strategy to enhance the consumer experience and strengthen global expor
09 Oct 2025
Global cherry production for 2025/26 falls by 10%, affecting Turkey, Europe and the United States. International prices are rising as Chile takes the lead in exports. The Southern Hemisphere is ready to seize the moment, but cherries risk becoming a luxury product.
03 Oct 2025
Chilean cherries strengthen their footprint in Southeast Asia: over 2,200 tons exported to Thailand and new market openings in Vietnam and Indonesia. ProChile’s ASEAN mission also paves the way for kiwifruit, blueberries and citrus, boosting Chile’s fruit diversification strategy
29 Sep 2025
Chilean cherries continue to dominate in China, but markets like North America and Europe demand consistent quality. The industry's challenge is to improve production standards, focusing on size, firmness, and defect-free fruit to remain globally competitive.
24 Sep 2025
Patagonia’s Argentine cherry growers challenge Chile’s dominance with quality, air freight exports and new markets. Without trade deals and amid rising domestic costs, competitiveness remains fragile, yet differentiation seeks to highlight the strength of the Patagonia brand.
