Croatia: Plum And Sloe Market Overview 2021

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Croatia

In 2019, the Croatian plum and sloe market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Croatia

In value terms, plum and sloe production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average yield of plums and sloes in Croatia reduced to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of the average plum and sloe yield failed to regain the momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Croatia fell modestly to X ha, remaining stable against 2018. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2011 to 2019, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain the momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, overseas shipments of plums and sloes decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Croatia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Germany (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Croatia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of plums and sloes were imported into Croatia; dropping by -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports fell rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X tonnes), Moldova (X tonnes) and Macedonia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Croatia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Moldova (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Croatia were Serbia ($X), Italy ($X) and Moldova ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Moldova (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, plum and sloe import price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the price for Serbia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plums and sloes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe consumption was China (7M tonnes), comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Romania (476K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Serbia (395K tonnes), with a 3.2% share.

What are the largest producers of plums and sloes in the world?

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China (7M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production, comprising approx. 56% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (461K tonnes), more than tenfold. Serbia (413K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plums and sloes to Croatia?

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In value terms, Serbia ($353K), Italy ($320K) and Moldova ($298K) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 60% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of plums and sloes from Croatia?

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In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Croatia were Slovenia ($253K), Germany ($154K) and Austria ($99K), together comprising 84% of total exports.

What is the average export price for plums and sloes in Croatia?

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The average plum and sloe export price stood at $710 per tonne in 2019, jumping by 22% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plums and sloes in Croatia?

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In 2019, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $652 per tonne, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous year.