MENA: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in MENA

The MENA's plum and sloe market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in MENA

In value terms, plum and sloe production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), with a combined 75% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in MENA was estimated at X tons per ha, with an increase of 4.9% compared with the year before. The yield indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 yield decreased by -6.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the 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 harvested area of plums and sloes in MENA fell to X ha, waning by -6.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in MENA

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of plums and sloes decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -11.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 80%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporter of plums and sloes in MENA, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 63% of total exports in 2022. Lebanon (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons). All these countries together took near 26% share of total exports. Tunisia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (+34.3%), Tunisia (+20.6%), the United Arab Emirates (+17.7%), Lebanon (+7.1%) and Syrian Arab Republic (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +34.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iran, Tunisia and Lebanon increased by +3.3, +2.7, +2.5 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in MENA, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a 17% share.

In Turkey, plum and sloe exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (+14.3% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (+7.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, waning by -20.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported in MENA; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +3.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 37%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the major importers of plums and sloes, together committing 83% of total imports. The following importers - Libya (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +22.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Egypt, Qatar, Oman and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +28.9%, 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 import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -23.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 32%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform