Russian Federation: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian plum and sloe market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, plum and sloe production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 50%. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Russia shrank modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9.2%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly 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 harvested area of plums and sloes in Russia shrank modestly to X ha, reducing by -3.3% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Russia declined to X tons, waning by -6% against 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 493% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Russia, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahamas (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine stood at +35.1%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Russia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahamas ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine stood at +36.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahamas ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of plums and sloes increased by 9.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to Russia, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled +34.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+1.0% per year) and Moldova (-30.4% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Russia, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +39.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-1.4% per year) and Moldova (-29.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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