Spain: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish plum and sloe market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable contraction. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Spain

In value terms, plum and sloe production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Spain declined to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 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.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Spain dropped to X ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Spain dropped remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Spain, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Mexico, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Spain were Germany ($X), Brazil ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Mexico, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 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 reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Spain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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