Cherries production in Suriname
In 2024 Suriname produced 1,868 t of cherries, the 50th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 170%. The record was 1,983 t in 2023. Area harvested: 68 ha, yield 27.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,868 t
- World rank
- 50 of 63
- 10-year change
- +170%
- Record
- 1,983 t
- 2023
Cherries in Suriname, 2010–2024 (tonnes)
Suriname compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 27.5
- world 6.6 (+319%)
- kg per person
- 2.94
- world 0.38
- 10-year change
- +170%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Guyana | 2,476 | 0.08% |
| 49 | Montenegro | 2,101 | 0.07% |
| 50 | Suriname | 1,868 | 0.06% |
| 51 | South Africa | 1,733 | 0.06% |
| 52 | Jordan | 1,586 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of cherries
Share of the world total; Suriname is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,868 | −5.8% | 68 | 27.47 |
| 2023 | 1,983 | +6.8% | 73 | 27.16 |
| 2022 | 1,857 | +2.8% | 68 | 27.31 |
| 2021 | 1,807 | +34% | 62 | 29.15 |
| 2020 | 1,347 | +8.5% | 49 | 27.49 |
| 2019 | 1,241 | −1.2% | 42 | 29.55 |
| 2018 | 1,256 | +37% | 42 | 29.90 |
| 2017 | 916 | +1.6% | 44 | 20.82 |
| 2016 | 902 | −0.6% | 44 | 20.50 |
| 2015 | 907 | +31% | 45 | 20.16 |
| 2014 | 692 | −0.1% | 24 | 28.83 |
| 2013 | 693 | +21% | 24 | 28.88 |
| 2012 | 572 | −4.8% | 23 | 24.87 |
| 2011 | 601 | +131% | 20 | 30.05 |
| 2010 | 260 | — | 12 | 21.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 3 t USD 4,000
- Importer rank
- 119 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 Suriname?
Suriname produced 1,868 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Suriname rank in the world for production of cherries?
Suriname ranked 50th of 63 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 23.4% of the world total.
How has the production of cherries in Suriname changed?
It rose by 170% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 1,983 t in 2023.
What is the yield of cherries in Suriname?
27.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,868 t from 68 ha), against a world average of 6.6 t/ha.
Does Suriname export or import cherries?
In 2024 Suriname reported no exports and imports of 3 t (USD 4,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Suriname is imputed by FAO. 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.