Turkey: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish plum and sloe market amounted to $X in 2022, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Turkey

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -11.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 79%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Turkey shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood 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.

In 2022, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Turkey; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Turkey surged to X tons, growing by 22% against 2021. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Turkey, together comprising 51% 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 Russia (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Turkey, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (-2.7% per year) and Germany (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -26.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic ($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 (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into Turkey; rising by 519% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 2,016%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,149% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Cyprus (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Turkey, together accounting for 1.1% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Cyprus ($X) were the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Turkey, with a combined 4.8% share of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -67.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+33.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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