New Zealand's cherry exports increased by 33%, and the export value exceeded 100 million for the first time. China is still the number one buyer!

In the 2024/25 season, New Zealand saw a significant increase in cherry exports, with volume reaching 5,070 tons, a 33% rise from the previous season, and a record-breaking export value of 124 million New Zealand dollars. This marks the first time exports have surpassed 100 million, with the value nearly 12 times that of 20 years ago. The price of New Zealand cherries has doubled over the same period. Asia, particularly China, continues to be the primary market, accounting for 95.7% of exports, while exports to the U.S. and the Middle East, especially the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have also shown growth.

In the 2024/25 season (February 2024-February 2025), New Zealand's cherry exports exceeded 5,070 tons, an increase of 33% over the previous season. This is the highest export volume ever set by New Zealand cherries, far exceeding the 4,020 tons in the 2017/18 season. Cherries brought New Zealand 124 million New Zealand dollars in export value, also setting a record high. At the same time, this is the first time that New Zealand's cherry exports have exceeded 100 million New Zealand dollars. Currently, New Zealand's cherry exports are almost six times that of 20 years ago, and the export value has increased by almost 12 times. Despite the surge in cherry production, New Zealand The price of New Zealand cherries remains high. Over the past 20 years, the export price of New Zealand cherries has more than doubled, from 11.92 New Zealand dollars per kilogram in 2005 to 24.44 New Zealand dollars per kilogram (100.75 yuan per kilogram) in 2025. Compared with the previous season, ...