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Thailand: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Thailand

Plum and sloe exports from Thailand amounted to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 14% on 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 25,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 37,664%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X kg), Malaysia (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Thailand, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Bangladesh, South Africa, Myanmar and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +181.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Thailand worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bangladesh, South Africa, Myanmar and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +369.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 167% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Bangladesh (+60.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, plum and sloe imports into Thailand soared to X tons, jumping by 61% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 498% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 183%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of plum and sloe to Thailand, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +47.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Thailand, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +44.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 84%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.2%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for plums and sloes in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of plum and sloe consumption, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Romania, ninefold. Serbia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.4% share.

What are the largest producers of plums and sloes in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of plum and sloe production, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, plum and sloe production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania, ninefold. Serbia ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plums and sloes to Thailand?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Thailand, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 4.9% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of plums and sloes from Thailand?

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Thailand were Hong Kong SAR, South Africa and Cambodia, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

What is the average export price for plums and sloes in Thailand?

In 2021, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $2,182 per ton, rising by 73% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for plums and sloes in Thailand?

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $1,131 per ton in 2021, rising by 6.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plum and sloe market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 536 - Plums

Country coverage:

Thailand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024