Cherries Market Report 2026

The cherries market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $69.21 billion in 2025 to $75.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial cherry farming, increasing consumer preference for fresh fruits, growth of export-oriented fruit trade, improvements in post-harvest handling, rising availability of improved cherry varieties.

The cherries market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for organic cherries, expansion of value-added cherry products, rising investments in controlled atmosphere storage, growing online fresh produce sales, increasing focus on yield optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable orchard practices, rising demand for premium fresh cherries, growing use of cold chain logistics, expansion of processed cherry applications, enhanced focus on quality grading and sorting.

The increasing popularity of plant-based diets is expected to drive the growth of the cherries market in the coming years. A plant-based diet primarily consists of foods sourced from plants, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, while limiting or excluding animal-based products such as meat, dairy, and eggs. The rising adoption of plant-based diets is supported by greater awareness of health benefits, environmental sustainability, and ethical concerns related to animal welfare. Cherries are widely incorporated into plant-based diets as a versatile and flavorful ingredient used in salads, smoothies, desserts, and sauces. For example, in January 2025, according to The Good Food Institute, a US-based nonprofit organization, 53% of Americans reported having consumed plant-based meat at some point, while 40% indicated they had eaten it within the past year. Therefore, the growing preference for plant-based diets is contributing to the expansion of the cherries market.

Companies in the cherries market are increasingly emphasizing advancements in production processes to improve harvesting efficiency and strengthen supply chain operations. Innovative production lines integrate advanced technologies, automation, and optimized systems to enhance productivity and product quality. For instance, in April 2024, FirstFruits Farms Inc., a US-based grower, packer, and shipper, launched a state-of-the-art cherry production line in Prescott, Washington. This facility features advanced automation technology designed to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality fruit. The system is configured to handle both Rainier and Dark Sweet cherry varieties and supports multiple packaging formats, including clamshells, pouch bags, and top-seal packaging. This modernized production line is expected to significantly increase the company’s processing capacity.

In October 2023, Frutura, a US-based sales and marketing network for fruit and vegetable suppliers, acquired Giddings Fruits for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthened Frutura’s position in the cherries market by leveraging Giddings Fruits’ year-round supply of premium cherries and its strong international market presence, particularly across Europe, the Pacific Rim, and China. Giddings Fruits is a Chile-based producer of organic and conventional cherries and berries.

Major companies operating in the cherries market are Dole Plc, Del Monte Foods Inc, Unifrutti Group, Gebbers Farms, Stemilt Growers, WASHINGTON FRUIT GROWERS, Driscoll's Inc., Borton Fruit, Zirkle Fruit Company, Chelan Fresh, Columbia Fruit Packers Inc., Domex Superfresh Growers, Rainier Fruit Co., Valley Fresh Produce, Naturipe Fruits, Smeltzer Orchard Company LLC, CMI Orchards LLC., Leelanau Fruit Co., Hood River Cherry Company, CherryHill Orchards Pty Ltd, Perfecta Produce.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cherries market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cherries market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the cherries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The cherries market consists of sales of montmorency cherries, black cherries, royal ann cherries, skeena cherries, early burlat cherries, and sweetheart cherries. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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