France: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in France

The French plum and sloe market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in France

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 -6.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in France skyrocketed to X tons per ha, growing by 49% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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 France reduced modestly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2.8% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.9%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of plums and sloes from France reduced to X tons, waning by -3.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from France, with a combined 68% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, Luxembourg and Finland, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from France were Switzerland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg and Finland, which together accounted for a further 23%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 export price increased by +62.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Finland (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of plums and sloes decreased by -19.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to France, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+29.6% per year) and Germany (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to France, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+24.8% per year) and Germany (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -17.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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