Cherries production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 13,283 t of cherries, the 23rd largest in the world (0.43% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 74%. The record was 16,051 t in 2023. Area harvested: 4,463 ha, yield 3.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 13,283 t
- World rank
- 23 of 63
- 10-year change
- +74%
- Record
- 16,051 t
- 2023
Cherries in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.43%
- 0.35% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.0
- world 6.6 (−55%)
- kg per person
- 4.38
- world 0.38
- 10-year change
- +74%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Serbia | 19,615 | 0.63% |
| 22 | Australia | 18,471 | 0.59% |
| 23 | Moldova | 13,283 | 0.43% |
| 24 | Algeria | 12,113 | 0.39% |
| 25 | Japan | 11,500 | 0.37% |
Map of world production of cherries
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,283 | −17% | 4,463 | 2.98 |
| 2023 | 16,051 | +18% | 4,679 | 3.43 |
| 2022 | 13,563 | +33% | 4,400 | 3.08 |
| 2021 | 10,236 | −1.2% | 4,132 | 2.48 |
| 2020 | 10,362 | −8.3% | 4,071 | 2.55 |
| 2019 | 11,296 | −8.5% | 3,921 | 2.88 |
| 2018 | 12,352 | +16% | 3,615 | 3.42 |
| 2017 | 10,622 | +40% | 3,492 | 3.04 |
| 2016 | 7,596 | −39% | 3,202 | 2.37 |
| 2015 | 12,361 | +62% | 3,118 | 3.96 |
| 2014 | 7,646 | +17% | 2,453 | 3.12 |
| 2013 | 6,542 | −24% | 2,344 | 2.79 |
| 2012 | 8,644 | +1.9% | 2,377 | 3.64 |
| 2011 | 8,485 | +19% | 2,393 | 3.55 |
| 2010 | 7,125 | −27% | 2,191 | 3.25 |
| 2009 | 9,751 | +35% | 2,208 | 4.42 |
| 2008 | 7,215 | +8.0% | 2,121 | 3.40 |
| 2007 | 6,680 | +11% | 2,148 | 3.11 |
| 2006 | 6,028 | −21% | 2,097 | 2.87 |
| 2005 | 7,644 | +9.2% | 2,081 | 3.67 |
| 2004 | 6,998 | −0.0% | 2,122 | 3.30 |
| 2003 | 7,000 | −20% | 2,251 | 3.11 |
| 2002 | 8,800 | −21% | 2,661 | 3.31 |
| 2001 | 11,165 | +114% | 2,569 | 4.35 |
| 2000 | 5,225 | +33% | 2,511 | 2.08 |
| 1999 | 3,920 | −52% | 2,900 | 1.35 |
| 1998 | 8,120 | +23% | 3,004 | 2.70 |
| 1997 | 6,599 | −28% | 2,961 | 2.23 |
| 1996 | 9,200 | +31% | 1,600 | 5.75 |
| 1995 | 7,000 | −30% | 3,000 | 2.33 |
| 1994 | 10,000 | −29% | 3,000 | 3.33 |
| 1993 | 14,000 | +115% | 4,000 | 3.50 |
| 1992 | 6,500 | — | 2,000 | 3.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10,146 t USD 13.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 69
- Imports
- 53 t USD 182,000
- Importer rank
- 83 of 133
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cherries in Moldova?
Moldova produced 13,283 t in 2024, 0.43% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of cherries?
Moldova ranked 23rd of 63 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 23.4% of the world total.
How has the production of cherries in Moldova changed?
It rose by 74% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 16,051 t in 2023.
What is the yield of cherries in Moldova?
3.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (13,283 t from 4,463 ha), against a world average of 6.6 t/ha.
Does Moldova export or import cherries?
In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 10,146 t (USD 13.7 m) and imports of 53 t (USD 182,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.