Romania: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Romania

The Romanian plum and sloe market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Romania

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 52%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Romania contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by -3.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 yield decreased by -7.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average plum and sloe yield remained at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in Romania reached X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 2.4% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes increased by 183% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 331%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Romania, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +24.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-5.6% per year) and Italy (+56.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Romania, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +25.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-2.9% per year) and Italy (+48.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 decreased by -17.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plums and sloes increased by 30% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to Romania, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Moldova exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Serbia (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Moldova stood at +90.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+32.1% per year) and Poland (+35.2% per year).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Romania, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Moldova totaled +107.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+19.4% per year) and Germany (+37.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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