Belarus: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian plum and sloe market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw notable growth. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Belarus

In value terms, plum and sloe production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 712%. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Belarus reached X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 4.4% against the year before. Overall, the yield saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 691% against the previous year. 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 remained 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, the plum and sloe harvested area in Belarus contracted modestly to X ha, waning by -2.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 514%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 343%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Belarus, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, North Macedonia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (+26.5% per year) and Lithuania (-21.6% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Belarus, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by North Macedonia ($X), with a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to -17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: North Macedonia (+18.5% per year) and Lithuania (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -35.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 82%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Lithuania (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes into Belarus soared to X tons, increasing by 24% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 339% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 382%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Belarus, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Lithuania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Turkey, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Moldova ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Belarus, with a combined 48% share of total imports. Lithuania, South Africa, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Turkey, Italy and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +60.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 36%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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