Switzerland: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss plum and sloe market declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest growth 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Switzerland

In value terms, plum and sloe production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in Switzerland rose notably to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 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, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Switzerland; remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Switzerland; growing by X% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Switzerland, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Switzerland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Plum and sloe imports into Switzerland shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, France, Germany, Moldova and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports. South Africa, Serbia, Germany, Moldova and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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