U.S.: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. plum and sloe market fell to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in the U.S.

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell to $X in 2022. In general, production recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in the United States fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average plum and sloe 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, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in the United States declined to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from the United States; waning by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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 export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into the United States; surging by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :