Benelux: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux plum and sloe market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Benelux

In value terms, plum and sloe production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production was the Netherlands (X tons), accounting for 96% of total volume. It was followed by Luxembourg (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands stood at +3.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Luxembourg (+5.7% per year) and Belgium (-9.5% per year).

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Benelux reached X tons per ha, with an increase of 3.4% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 17% 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 plum and sloe 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, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Benelux was estimated at X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of plums and sloes decreased by -0.8% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +88.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +75.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes exports, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+8.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -9.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in Benelux, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, plum and sloe exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.3%).

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in purchases abroad of plums and sloes, which increased by 1.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importer of plums and sloes in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 16% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes imports, with a CAGR of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+6.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-6.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported plums and sloes in Benelux, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform