Eastern Europe: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European plum and sloe market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production was Romania (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Romania stood at X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Russia (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in Eastern Europe reduced to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Eastern Europe; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 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 2021 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported in Eastern Europe; shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Moldova represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Romania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to plum and sloe exports from Moldova stood at X%. At the same time, Latvia (X%), Romania (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Moldova, Poland, Latvia and Romania increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the largest importer of plums and sloes, comprising X% of total imports. Romania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Belarus (X%), Latvia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Romania (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Lithuania (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plums and sloes in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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