Afghanistan: Plum And Sloe Market 2020

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the plum and sloe market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, plum and sloe consumption continues to indicate a drastic reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, plum and sloe production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, plum and sloe production continues to indicate a drastic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, plum and sloe production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of plums and sloes in Afghanistan amounted to X ton per ha, going down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the plum and sloe yield continues to indicate a perceptible drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. The global plum and sloe yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, 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 2018, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Afghanistan; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plum and sloe harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained its maximum at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, the exports of plums and sloes from Afghanistan amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, plum and sloe exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, plum and sloe exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, plum and sloe exports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Chile (X tons), Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Moldova (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) represented the major exporters of plums and sloes in the world, generating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Spain ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Hong Kong SAR, the U.S., Italy, the Netherlands, Moldova, China, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Serbia and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Afghanistan (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The plum and sloe export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plum and sloe export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Afghanistan export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the imports of plums and sloes into Afghanistan amounted to X tons, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, plum and sloe imports continue to indicate an abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, plum and sloe imports continue to indicate a drastic reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, plum and sloe imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of plum and sloe imports in 2018 were China (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the UK (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together reaching X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports.

China experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The plum and sloe import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the plum and sloe import price continues to indicate a temperate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for plums and sloes attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform