Greece: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Greece

The Greek plum and sloe market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Greece

In value terms, plum and sloe production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Greece declined modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average plum and sloe 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Greece rose modestly to X ha, picking up by X% on 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Greece surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Greece, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Albania, Cyprus, Turkey, Ukraine and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Romania ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cyprus, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Ukraine, Albania and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Cyprus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Greece

Plum and sloe imports into Greece contracted notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Chile, Germany and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Greece were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Germany, Chile and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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