Portugal: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese plum and sloe market soared to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a slight 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. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Portugal

In value terms, plum and sloe production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Portugal dropped modestly to X tons per ha, reducing by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Portugal was estimated at X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, exports of plums and sloes from Portugal fell markedly to X tons, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Portugal, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (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 Portugal were Spain ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes into Portugal skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of plum and sloe to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Spain stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%).

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