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South Africa - Plums And Sloes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Aug 18, 2023

Price of South Africa's Plum and Sloe Drops to $1,052 per Ton

South Africa Plum And Sloe Export Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the plum and sloe price stood at $1,052 per ton (FOB, South Africa), declining by -16% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 72% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $1,255 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to May 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In May 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($1,284 per ton) and the UK ($1,248 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,063 per ton) and the United States ($1,121 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

South Africa Plum And Sloe Export Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYExport Price of Plum And Sloe in South Africa (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
Russia607N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1,6801,5611,3311,2221,1821,3521,284
United Kingdom1,403N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1,2131,1741,2201,1491,1001,1261,248
United Arab Emirates1,2451,330N/AN/AN/AN/A1,2771,5161,0951,1351,0591,1131,137
United States1,025N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A8421,2919911,2271,121
Netherlands1,332N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A1,2881,2191,2491,1611,2241,4071,063
Saudi Arabia1,491N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A2,8011,8561,4301,3191,4331,500N/A
Average1,2558916658496437011,2081,2401,2021,1641,1341,2541,052

South Africa Plum And Sloe Exports

In May 2023, approximately 748 tons of plums and sloes were exported from South Africa; declining by -91.9% against the previous month's figure. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when exports increased by 2,325% m-o-m.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank sharply to $788K (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when exports increased by 4,075% month-to-month.

South Africa Plum And Sloe Exports by Country

the United States (110 tons), the United Arab Emirates (102 tons) and Zimbabwe (102 tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from South Africa, with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, Zambia, Russia, France, Mozambique and Jordan, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of +3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from South Africa were the United States ($123K), the UK ($120K) and the United Arab Emirates ($116K), together accounting for 46% of total exports. Malaysia, the Netherlands, Jordan, Singapore, Russia, Zimbabwe, France, Mozambique and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, Zambia, with a CAGR of -1.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plum and sloe market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
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    • Export and import prices
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    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
      4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      12. Exports and Growth, by Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Yield and Growth
      16. Exports and Growth
      17. Export Prices and Growth
      18. Market Size and Growth
      19. Per Capita Consumption
      20. Imports and Growth
      21. Import Prices
      22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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