Sweden: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Swedish plum and sloe market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Production in Sweden

In value terms, plum and sloe production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Sweden fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood 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, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Sweden; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Sweden; dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Finland (X tons), fourfold. Denmark (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 Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes imported into Sweden reduced to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Sweden, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Poland, Denmark, Turkey and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Sweden, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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