Cherry sales in Russia have dropped by 15%, attributed to frost… (черешня · спрос · чек)

Cherry sales in Russia have dropped by 15%, attributed to frost during the flowering period. The average check for cherry purchases at the end of May and beginning of June was 598 rubles, an 11% increase compared to last year, according to data from 'Check Index'.

Consensus

• Russian cherry sales declined in early June 2026 compared to the previous year
• The decline in cherry sales was linked to frost damage during flowering and reduced imports
• Prices for cherries increased significantly in early June 2026
• The Moscow car-sharing market experienced a significant revenue drop from January to April 2026

Points of divergence

• Cherry sales dropped by 15% in average sales per retail point, while 'Чек Индекса' reported an 8% year-on-year decline — vesti
• The average price of cherries in early June was 598 rubles, while 'Эвотор' reported 847 rubles per kilogram — vesti
• Sales of other berries also declined, with strawberries down 7% and blueberries down 9% year-on-year, while raspberries saw a 14% increase in purchases — vesti
• The price of cherries dropped by 24% over the past two weeks, reaching 610 rubles per kilogram — vesti
• Car-sharing revenue in Moscow dropped by 18.9% year-on-year, while regional revenue fell by 8.3% — kommersant
• The main reason for car-sharing decline was increased costs and reduced demand, with mobile internet restrictions also playing a role — kommersant