Netherlands: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch plum and sloe market increased by 3.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible contraction. 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 the Netherlands

In value terms, plum and sloe production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in the Netherlands stood at X tons per ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in the Netherlands; increasing by 1.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 7.7% 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 somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of plums and sloes decreased by -0.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate 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, exports increased by +78.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from the Netherlands, with a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.1% per year) and the UK (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from the Netherlands, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.9% per year) and the UK (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Lithuania (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by 2.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 +94.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to the Netherlands, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Chile (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-2.7% per year) and Chile (-13.2% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-1.9% per year) and Chile (-15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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