Germany: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Germany

The German plum and sloe market fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Germany

In value terms, plum and sloe production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Germany reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, plum and sloe yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 Germany stood at X ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The harvested area 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Germany; dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated moderate 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Serbia, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Hungary, France, South Africa and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Serbia, Moldova, France, Hungary, South Africa and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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