South Africa: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in South Africa

The South African plum and sloe market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in South Africa

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in South Africa expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a resilient 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. 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 South Africa was estimated at X ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of plums and sloes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Malaysia ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into South Africa; declining by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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