Scandinavia: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia plum and sloe market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, plum and sloe production dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Norway (X tons) remains the largest plum and sloe producing country in Scandinavia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Norway was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Scandinavia fell remarkably to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked 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 Scandinavia; flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported in Scandinavia reduced sharply to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) dominates exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) represented the main importer of plums and sloes, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons) and Norway (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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