Norway: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian plum and sloe market increased by 24% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +129.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Plum And Sloe Production in Norway

In value terms, plum and sloe production dropped notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 144%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Norway fell remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -36.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 255%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted rapidly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Norway was estimated at X ha, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were exported from Norway; waning by -29.3% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 893% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 758%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Norway, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +10.6%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +7.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -2.8% per year.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, purchases abroad of plums and sloes increased by 141% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed pronounced growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a mild expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Norway, with a combined 48% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +1.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Norway, with a combined 56% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of -1.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were South Africa ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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