MERCOSUR: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, the MERCOSUR plum and sloe market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, plum and sloe production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production was Chile (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Chile, plum and sloe production increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in MERCOSUR rose to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in MERCOSUR; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of plums and sloes, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated pronounced 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a tangible 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Chile (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) also remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in MERCOSUR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to X% per year.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes in MERCOSUR soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plum and sloe imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Argentina (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Peru (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Peru (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plums and sloes in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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