Sour cherries production in Belgium
In 2024 Belgium produced 50 t of sour cherries, the 36th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 2,120 t in 2019. Area harvested: 160 ha, yield 0.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 50 t
- World rank
- 36 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 2,120 t
- 2019
Sour cherries in Belgium, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.3
- world 6.8 (−95%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 0.18
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Sweden | 150 | 0.01% |
| 35 | Bolivia | 72 | 0.00% |
| 36 | Belgium | 50 | 0.00% |
| 37 | Portugal | 20 | 0.00% |
| 38 | Slovenia | 20 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sour cherries
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | −91% | 160 | 0.31 |
| 2023 | 550 | −51% | 200 | 2.75 |
| 2022 | 1,120 | +460% | 210 | 5.33 |
| 2021 | 200 | −84% | 220 | 0.91 |
| 2020 | 1,230 | −42% | 220 | 5.59 |
| 2019 | 2,120 | +33% | 240 | 8.83 |
| 2018 | 1,600 | — | 270 | 5.93 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 16 t USD 33,000
- Exporter rank
- 31 of 44
- Imports
- 149 t USD 222,000
- Importer rank
- 24 of 81
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 Belgium?
Belgium produced 50 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of sour cherries?
Belgium ranked 36th of 38 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 17.9% of the world total.
What is the yield of sour cherries in Belgium?
0.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (50 t from 160 ha), against a world average of 6.8 t/ha.
Does Belgium export or import sour cherries?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 16 t (USD 33,000) and imports of 149 t (USD 222,000), 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.