Austria: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Austria

The Austrian plum and sloe market declined modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Austria

In value terms, plum and sloe production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Austria stood at X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average plum and sloe yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Austria was estimated at X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Moldova ($X) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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