What we grow / Fruit / Cherries

Tasmania has an international reputation for producing large, sweet, dark red cherries.

As a temperate fruit, cherry production in Tasmania benefits from the cool growing conditions, clean water and relative pest and disease free environment.

The annual value of Tasmanian cherry exports is $48 million. Currently, major markets include Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. Tasmania exports to more than 20 markets. Tasmania currently produces more than 50% of Australia’s cherry exports.

The peak production time is January which aligns well with Lunar New Year celebrations in Asia.

The slow growing season allows fruit to mature fully, providing an intense flavour and colour. Our growers pick the fruit when it is at its very sweetest. Direct international air freight service means our fruit arrives earlier and stay fresh longer — picked, packed and arriving in Asia within 48–72 hours.

Tasmania is recognised as being free from over 30 different pests and diseases including fruit fly. Our Pest Free Area status provides access to a number of international markets where stringent import regulations are in place including Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan.