Italy: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Italy

The Italian plum and sloe market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of 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 remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Italy

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in Italy reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Italy fell slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Italy; rising by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Italy, with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Sweden, Egypt, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Italy were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Poland, the Netherlands, Egypt, Denmark, France, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Saudi Arabia, 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

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of plums and sloes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Italy were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, France, Germany and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

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, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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