Sweden: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Sweden

After two years of growth, the Swedish plum and sloe market decreased by -20.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Production in Sweden

In value terms, plum and sloe production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Sweden dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -14.8% compared with the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then dropped 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, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Sweden; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the peak figure 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 Sweden

In 2022, plum and sloe exports from Sweden shrank notably to X tons, waning by -74.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 228% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 204%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Sweden, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-23.6% per year) and Finland (-16.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Sweden, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-12.1% per year) and Denmark (-24.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Finland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Sweden

Plum and sloe imports into Sweden contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -15.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Sweden, together comprising 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Denmark, Turkey and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Sweden were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Turkey, Denmark, Poland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +30.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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