Azerbaijan: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani plum and sloe market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, plum and sloe production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in Azerbaijan contracted slightly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the plum and sloe harvested area in Azerbaijan amounted to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of plums and sloes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated slight growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Azerbaijan, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Azerbaijan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%).

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes imported into Azerbaijan contracted to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Azerbaijan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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