Sour cherries production in Armenia
In 2024 Armenia produced 2,796 t of sour cherries, the 22nd largest in the world (0.19% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%. The record was 4,737 t in 2018. Area harvested: 803 ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,796 t
- World rank
- 22 of 38
- 10-year change
- −25%
- Record
- 4,737 t
- 2018
Sour cherries in Armenia, 2004–2024 (tonnes)
Armenia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.19%
- 0.28% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.5
- world 6.8 (−49%)
- kg per person
- 0.94
- world 0.18
- 10-year change
- −25%
- world +11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bulgaria | 3,360 | 0.23% |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3,050 | 0.21% |
| 22 | Armenia | 2,796 | 0.19% |
| 23 | France | 2,640 | 0.18% |
| 24 | Denmark | 1,960 | 0.13% |
Map of world production of sour cherries
Share of the world total; Armenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,796 | −5.0% | 803 | 3.48 |
| 2023 | 2,944 | +36% | 750 | 3.93 |
| 2022 | 2,166 | −21% | 752 | 2.88 |
| 2021 | 2,757 | +0.4% | 908 | 3.04 |
| 2020 | 2,746 | −13% | 967 | 2.84 |
| 2019 | 3,157 | −33% | 927 | 3.41 |
| 2018 | 4,737 | +15% | 933 | 5.08 |
| 2017 | 4,127 | +8.1% | 817 | 5.05 |
| 2016 | 3,818 | −7.1% | 744 | 5.13 |
| 2015 | 4,110 | +9.7% | 762 | 5.39 |
| 2014 | 3,745 | −2.0% | 771 | 4.86 |
| 2013 | 3,821 | −19% | 789 | 4.84 |
| 2012 | 4,699 | +65% | 769 | 6.11 |
| 2011 | 2,854 | +83% | 740 | 3.86 |
| 2010 | 1,561 | −58% | 756 | 2.06 |
| 2009 | 3,698 | −2.7% | 763 | 4.85 |
| 2008 | 3,799 | +5.9% | 737 | 5.15 |
| 2007 | 3,586 | +29% | 737 | 4.87 |
| 2006 | 2,790 | −12% | 736 | 3.79 |
| 2005 | 3,164 | +47% | 704 | 4.49 |
| 2004 | 2,152 | — | 691 | 3.11 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 238 t USD 301,000
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 44
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 sour cherries in Armenia?
Armenia produced 2,796 t in 2024, 0.19% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Armenia rank in the world for production of sour cherries?
Armenia ranked 22nd of 38 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 17.9% of the world total.
How has the production of sour cherries in Armenia changed?
It fell by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 4,737 t in 2018.
What is the yield of sour cherries in Armenia?
3.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,796 t from 803 ha), against a world average of 6.8 t/ha.
Does Armenia export or import sour cherries?
In 2024 Armenia reported exports of 238 t (USD 301,000) and no imports, 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.