Cherries
At Al Ahsan, we import premium Turkish cherries-renowned worldwide for their exceptional firmness, deep red color, and juicy sweetness. Turkey is among the world's leading cherry producers, with ideal climatic conditions and high-altitude orchards that ensure top-grade fruit.
Certified
Global Export
Fresh Daily
Fast Delivery
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Harvest Calendar
Harvest Calendar
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Harvest Season
Main harvest period - Fresh produce available
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Planting Season
Cultivation & growing period
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Export Availability
Ziraat 900 (Turkey)
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Feb
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Mar
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May
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
Nov
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Dec
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Regina (Turkey)
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Jul
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Aug
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Nov
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Dec
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Sweetheart (Turkey)
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Jul
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Aug
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Dec
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Early Burlat (Turkey)
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Jul
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Dec
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Note: Turkish cherry trees are planted during dormancy (November to February), and typically begin commercial fruiting after 3-4 years. Early-season varieties like Ziraat 900 open the market, followed by firm, dark-skinned types like Regina and Sweetheart.
Weight and Packaging
5 Kg - cartons
(bulk export format)
1 Kg or 500 g punnets
(retail clamshells)
Foam or paper padding
(Packaged with to prevent bruising)
Cold chain maintained at 0-2Β°C
Each 40' HC container holds ~4,000β4,400 cartons (net weight up to 22 tons
Quality Highlights
Brix:
16-20Β°
Size Grades:
(24mm+/ 26mm+ / 28mm+)
Shelf Life:
2-3 weeks (under cold storage)
Grade:
Class I (EU & GCC compliant)
Packaging Customization
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βAir-freight packaging (for premium deliveries)
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βRetail-ready punnets with barcodes
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βBranded boxes and labels
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βPre-sorted (by size and color uniformity)