Asia: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Asia

The Asian plum and sloe market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +24.7% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Asia

In value terms, plum and sloe production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production was China (X tons), accounting for 81% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 4% share.

In China, plum and sloe production increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (+8.1% per year) and Turkey (+1.0% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in Asia was estimated at X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 2.9%. Over the period under review, the plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The plum and sloe harvested area reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 95%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 64%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) was the main exporter of plums and sloes in Asia, making up 82% of total export. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), achieving a 5.5% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in Asia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.8% share.

In Hong Kong SAR, plum and sloe exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+16.3% per year) and Turkey (+5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of plums and sloes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 40% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 44% share of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons) and India (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plums and sloes in Asia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.6% share.

In China, plum and sloe imports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+9.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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