Argentina: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian plum and sloe market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Argentina

In value terms, plum and sloe production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 546%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Argentina amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 356% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 Argentina; increasing by 2.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in overseas shipments of plums and sloes, which decreased by -5.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 79%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +5.8%).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Argentina, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil totaled -26.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Argentina

Plum and sloe imports into Argentina soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 44% on the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 875%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 806% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Argentina, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +49.3%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Argentina, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +66.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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