China: Stone Fruit Annual

This report covers peaches, nectarines, and cherries. Despite a persistent drought in northern China, production of peaches and nectarines is expected to gain slightly in MY 2024/25 to 17.6 MMT. Cherry production is estimated to continue increasing by 9 percent in MY 2024/25 to 850,000 MT on expanded area and increased bearings. Although growth in fruit consumption is generally weak amid subdued economic conditions, cherry imports will likely increase, largely because of enhanced marketing efforts by exporting countries.