SADC: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in SADC

The SADC plum and sloe market stood at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +13.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in SADC

In value terms, plum and sloe production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production was South Africa (X tons), accounting for 93% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), more than tenfold.

In South Africa, plum and sloe production expanded at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (+2.7% per year) and Madagascar (+0.5% per year).

The average plum and sloe yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 36% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in SADC; with a decrease of -16.1% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of plums and sloes increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +102.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +99.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the major exporter of plums and sloes in SADC, creating 99.9% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the plums and sloes exports, with a CAGR of +6.2% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest plum and sloe supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, plum and sloe exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the 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 South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -0.4% per year.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported in SADC; picking up by 11% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Botswana (X tons), distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) represented the key importers of plums and sloes, together making up 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of +42.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe importing markets in SADC were Botswana ($X), Mauritius ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Zambia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of +21.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform