Sour cherries production in Lithuania
In 2024 Lithuania produced 310 t of sour cherries, the 32nd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 630 t in 2022. Area harvested: 510 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 310 t
- World rank
- 32 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 630 t
- 2022
Sour cherries in Lithuania, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Lithuania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 6.8 (−91%)
- kg per person
- 0.11
- world 0.18
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Chile | 460 | 0.03% |
| 31 | Spain | 370 | 0.02% |
| 32 | Lithuania | 310 | 0.02% |
| 33 | Kazakhstan | 200 | 0.01% |
| 34 | Sweden | 150 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of sour cherries
Share of the world total; Lithuania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 310 | +138% | 510 | 0.61 |
| 2023 | 130 | −79% | 540 | 0.24 |
| 2022 | 630 | +70% | 730 | 0.86 |
| 2021 | 370 | −39% | 740 | 0.50 |
| 2020 | 610 | +45% | 760 | 0.80 |
| 2019 | 420 | −14% | 750 | 0.56 |
| 2018 | 490 | — | 750 | 0.65 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 191 t USD 378,000
- Importer rank
- 23 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 Lithuania?
Lithuania produced 310 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Lithuania rank in the world for production of sour cherries?
Lithuania ranked 32nd 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 Lithuania?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (310 t from 510 ha), against a world average of 6.8 t/ha.
Does Lithuania export or import sour cherries?
In 2024 Lithuania reported no exports and imports of 191 t (USD 378,000), 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.