Taiwan: Stone Fruit Annual

Taiwan is a mature import market for stone fruits, producing only peaches but not nectarines or cherries. The supply of nectarines and cherries relies entirely on imports. In 2025, Taiwan's peach production is expected to reach 17,000 tons, with an increasing share of low-chill varieties. Because of higher domestic production and increased nectarine imports during the winter, total consumption in 2025 is projected to reach 31,500 tons. Taiwan's cherries are primarily supplied by Chile in the winter and the United States in the summer. Winter demand, driven by Lunar New Year gift-giving traditions, pushed MY 2024/2025 imports to a ten-year high of 15,568 tons. In 2025, stable U.S. production with high quality is expected to boost summer consumption. Although the 2026 Lunar New Year will coincide with the end of Chile's cherry season, overall MY2025/2026 cherry consumption is still anticipated to reach 16,500 tons.