China: Stone Fruit Annual

China’s cherry production is forecast to increase by 12 percent to 760,000 MT in Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 because of a rebound in production in Shandong, Sichuan, and Liaoning provinces. Cherry imports are also expected to increase, driven by strong offseason demand and improved supplies in Chile and the United States. Peach/nectarine production is forecast to increase by 3 percent to 17.5 MMT in MY 2023/24.