Portugal: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese plum and sloe market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 35% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Portugal

In value terms, plum and sloe production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 18%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Portugal shrank to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -8.6% on the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the 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.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Portugal expanded to X ha in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 5.6%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Portugal fell dramatically to X tons, dropping by -41.5% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 188%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Portugal, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Germany, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +106.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Portugal worldwide, together accounting for 70% of total exports. Germany, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +104.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into Portugal; surging by 43% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +65.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main plum and sloe supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +5.2%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Portugal, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +5.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -14.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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