Belgium: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian plum and sloe market decreased by -11% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Belgium

In value terms, plum and sloe production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 587% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Belgium soared to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 75% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 390% 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 stood 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.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Belgium declined to X ha in 2022, which is down by -10% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 33%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Belgium

Plum and sloe exports from Belgium totaled X tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Belgium, together comprising 68% of total exports. Germany and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +6.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Russia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +5.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Russia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes into Belgium contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -5.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 7.3%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Belgium, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Belgium, together comprising 80% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 -7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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