Switzerland: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss plum and sloe market reached $X in 2022, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -32.3% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Switzerland

In value terms, plum and sloe production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 384%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Switzerland soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 86% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 263%. 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.

The plum and sloe harvested area in Switzerland stood at X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 0.6%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Switzerland

Plum and sloe exports from Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 19% compared with the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Switzerland, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, which is down by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 87%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes into Switzerland fell to X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Switzerland, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, France, Germany, Moldova and Chile, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +60.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for 71% of total imports. South Africa, Serbia, Germany, Moldova and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +45.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, falling by -19.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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