Northern America: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Northern America

The North American plum and sloe market fell modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Northern America

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production was the United States (X tons), comprising approx. 99% of total volume.

In the United States, plum and sloe production shrank by an average annual rate of -6.5% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average plum and sloe yield declined to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by -8.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe 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 Northern America; with an increase of 3.1% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible descent. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in Northern America

For the fourth year in a row, Northern America recorded decline in shipments abroad of plums and sloes, which decreased by -27.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the United States (X tons), together amounting to 100% of total export.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes exports, with a CAGR of -11.6% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, plum and sloe exports decreased by an average annual rate of -5.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +59.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.3% per year.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes imported in Northern America rose notably to X tons, surging by 7.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) was the key importer of plums and sloes in Northern America, committing 99% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of -0.9%).

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe importing markets in Northern America were the United States ($X) and Canada ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +0.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 import price increased by +9.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 34%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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