Sour cherries production in France
In 2024 France produced 2,640 t of sour cherries, the 23rd largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). The record was 3,280 t in 2018. Area harvested: 760 ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,640 t
- World rank
- 23 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 3,280 t
- 2018
Sour cherries in France, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.18%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.5
- world 6.8 (−49%)
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.18
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Netherlands | 3,050 | 0.21% |
| 22 | Armenia | 2,796 | 0.19% |
| 23 | France | 2,640 | 0.18% |
| 24 | Denmark | 1,960 | 0.13% |
| 25 | Czechia | 1,560 | 0.11% |
Map of world production of sour cherries
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,640 | +2.3% | 760 | 3.47 |
| 2023 | 2,580 | −9.2% | 760 | 3.39 |
| 2022 | 2,840 | +312% | 760 | 3.74 |
| 2021 | 690 | −76% | 690 | 1.00 |
| 2020 | 2,870 | +4.7% | 690 | 4.16 |
| 2019 | 2,740 | −16% | 770 | 3.56 |
| 2018 | 3,280 | — | 780 | 4.21 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 158 t USD 392,000
- Exporter rank
- 21 of 44
- Imports
- 355 t USD 1.1 m
- Importer rank
- 18 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 France?
France produced 2,640 t in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of sour cherries?
France ranked 23rd 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 France?
3.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,640 t from 760 ha), against a world average of 6.8 t/ha.
Does France export or import sour cherries?
In 2024 France reported exports of 158 t (USD 392,000) and imports of 355 t (USD 1.1 m), 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.