Canada: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian plum and sloe market increased by 6.9% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Canada

In value terms, plum and sloe production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 147% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Canada reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -9.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plum and sloe yield increased by +11.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Canada; stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Canada

After five years of decline, overseas shipments of plums and sloes increased by 513% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,834%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,782%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saint Pierre and Miquelon (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saint Pierre and Miquelon (with a CAGR of +44.8%).

In value terms, Saint Pierre and Miquelon ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Canada worldwide.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, with a CAGR of +41.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 142%. 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 lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saint Pierre and Miquelon amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes increased by 6.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 86%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Canada, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-3.9% per year) and Spain (+14.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Canada, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-4.2% per year) and Spain (+16.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 176%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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