Sour cherries production in Netherlands
In 2024 Netherlands produced 3,050 t of sour cherries, the 21st largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). The record was 4,270 t in 2019. Area harvested: 180 ha, yield 16.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,050 t
- World rank
- 21 of 38
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 4,270 t
- 2019
Sour cherries in Netherlands, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Netherlands compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- Yield, t/ha
- 16.9
- world 6.8 (+149%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 0.18
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Canada | 3,683 | 0.25% |
| 20 | Bulgaria | 3,360 | 0.23% |
| 21 | Netherlands | 3,050 | 0.21% |
| 22 | Armenia | 2,796 | 0.19% |
| 23 | France | 2,640 | 0.18% |
Map of world production of sour cherries
Share of the world total; Netherlands is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,050 | −6.7% | 180 | 16.94 |
| 2023 | 3,270 | −9.2% | 190 | 17.21 |
| 2022 | 3,600 | −6.3% | 210 | 17.14 |
| 2021 | 3,840 | −6.3% | 230 | 16.70 |
| 2020 | 4,100 | −4.0% | 240 | 17.08 |
| 2019 | 4,270 | +1.7% | 250 | 17.08 |
| 2018 | 4,200 | — | 250 | 16.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 75 t USD 194,000
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 44
- Imports
- 2,571 t USD 3.7 m
- Importer rank
- 4 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 Netherlands?
Netherlands produced 3,050 t in 2024, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Netherlands rank in the world for production of sour cherries?
Netherlands ranked 21st 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 Netherlands?
16.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,050 t from 180 ha), against a world average of 6.8 t/ha.
Does Netherlands export or import sour cherries?
In 2024 Netherlands reported exports of 75 t (USD 194,000) and imports of 2,571 t (USD 3.7 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.