China’s cherry production is forecast to increase by 12 percent to 760,000 MT in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 because of a rebound in production in Shandong, Sichuan, and Liaoning provinces. Cherry imports are also expected to increase, driven by strong offseason demand and improved supplies in Chile and the United States. Peach/nectarine production is forecast to increase by 3 percent to 17.5 MMT in MY 2023/24.
Cherries
Cherry production is forecast at 760,000 MT in MY2023/24 (April-March), an increase of 12 percent from the revised number in the previous year. This is driven by a rebound in production in Shandong, the largest cherry producing province, and increased production in Sichuan and Liaoning. In Shandong, some cherries on Jiaodong peninsula (covering the major producer Yantai city) were damaged by a spring frost. However, production gains in western and central Shandong are likely to offset these losses, according to local contacts. As a result, total cherry production in Shandong is expected to increase by 10-20 percent from the previous year when high temperatures and drought cut production.
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Source: apps.fas.usda.gov