Guyana Leads World in Cherry Production with 51.6 Tons per Hectare

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Abstract

World cherry production varies greatly from region to region. According to 2022 data, Guyana has the highest production, achieving 51.6 tons per hectare. This figure is at a high level globally and suggests that Guyana is one of the major cherry producing countries. On the other hand, other countries are far from this figure, and different regions have different characteristics. For example, climatic conditions, land availability, and advances in agricultural technology affect production. In addition, the balance between demand and supply is also important, and production tends to be adjusted according to the demand of consuming countries. In general, it can be said that cherry production varies greatly from region to region, and each country produces it taking advantage of its own characteristics and competitiveness.

Cherry production (worldwide)

Looking at the data on cherry production, some interesting trends emerge over the past few decades. First, Switzerland’s astonishing peak production of 70.7 t/ha in 1992 stands out. During this period, Switzerland’s agricultural techniques and production management became more advanced, resulting in high yields. However, looking at the trends since then, we can see that Swiss production has decreased by 14.9% compared to the peak. This is likely due to a variety of factors. Climate change, changes in environmental conditions, and changes in agricultural policies may have played a role. On the other hand, it would be interesting to see what trends are observed in other countries. Different climatic conditions and land use characteristics in each region may affect production. Technological advances and efforts regarding agricultural sustainability may also affect changes in production. In general, cherry production fluctuates greatly over time and across regions, and various factors influence the trends.

Cherry production (worldwide)
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The maximum is 70.7t/ha[1992] of Switzerland, and the current value is about 14.9%

Cherry production (latest year, countries around the world)

Looking at the 2022 data on cherry production, several interesting features emerge. First, Guyana recorded an astonishingly high production of 51.6 t/ha, which is an excellent figure by global standards. On the other hand, the overall average was 6.9 t/ha, revealing clear disparities in production between individual countries and regions. This may be due to climatic conditions, land characteristics, and the degree of development of agricultural technology. Furthermore, the total figure of 435 t/ha suggests that cherry production is carried out on a relatively limited scale globally. This suggests that cherries may have limited production volume and cultivation area compared to other major agricultural crops. It is also necessary to consider the balance between supply and demand and the influence of market prices. In general, cherry production varies greatly from region to region, and producers aim to produce them sustainably by taking advantage of their respective characteristics and competitiveness.

Cherry production (latest year, countries around the world)
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The maximum is 51.6t/ha of Guyana, the average is 6.9t/ha, and the total is 435t/ha

Cherry production (continent)

Looking at the data on cherry production in 2022, we can see that Europe recorded the highest overall. The high production of 21.3 t/ha reflects the sophistication of European agricultural techniques and management. The fact that this figure is the current maximum suggests that cherry production in Europe is growing steadily. On the other hand, it is interesting to see what trends are observed in other regions and countries. Climatic conditions, land availability, and the degree of development of agricultural techniques can affect cherry production. In addition, the balance between supply and demand and fluctuations in market prices are also important factors that affect production. In general, it can be said that cherry production varies from region to region, and each region aims for sustainable production while having its own characteristics and competitiveness.

Cherry production (continent)
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The maximum is 21.3t/ha[1966] of Europe, and the current value is about 23.2%

Cherry production (latest year, continent)

Looking at the data on cherry production in 2022, we can see that South America recorded the highest overall. The figure of 7.09t/ha indicates that South American agricultural regions have performed well in cherry production. On the other hand, the overall average is 5.77t/ha, indicating that there is variation in the production of individual regions and countries. This is because climatic conditions, land characteristics, and agricultural technology levels vary from region to region. In addition, the total figure of 34.6t/ha suggests that the overall production of cherries is relatively limited. This may be because cherries have a smaller production scale compared to some other major agricultural crops. In addition, the balance of supply and demand and fluctuations in market prices should also be considered as factors that affect production. In general, it can be said that cherry production varies from region to region, and each region aims for sustainable production while having its own characteristics and competitiveness.

Cherry production (latest year, continent)
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The maximum is 7.09t/ha of South America, the average is 5.77t/ha, and the total is 34.6t/ha

Reference

Hannah Ritchie, Pablo Rosado and Max Roser (2023) – Agricultural Production. Published online at OurWorldInData.org.

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