Greece: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Greece

The Greek plum and sloe market declined remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -32.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Greece

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Greece fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -6.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Greece reached X ha, growing by 6.7% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 18%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Greece; with an increase of 271% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 379%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 212% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Greece, together accounting for 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, Germany, Cyprus, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Albania, Turkey, Ukraine, Denmark and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +73.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Romania ($X) and Jordan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Greece worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Cyprus, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Albania and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 46%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +70.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -48.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 35% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 the Czech Republic (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Greece

Plum and sloe imports into Greece dropped rapidly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -19% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Greece, with a combined 74% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Chile, Germany and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Greece were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports. Italy, Germany, Chile and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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