Pakistan: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani plum and sloe market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Pakistan

In value terms, plum and sloe production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Pakistan amounted to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 11% 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, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Pakistan reached X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4.6%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes increased by 54% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 770%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 694%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Pakistan, together comprising 81% of total exports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Canada, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United States, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), the UK ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports. Canada, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +17.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 91%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Bangladesh (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,570%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,395%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) was the main supplier of plum and sloe to Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 102% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Afghanistan amounted to +61.0%.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan stood at +54.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 137% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to +0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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