Ukraine: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian plum and sloe market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +8.8% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Ukraine

In value terms, plum and sloe production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Ukraine shrank slightly to X tons per ha, which is down by -3.2% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a 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 Ukraine dropped modestly to X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 1.7%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Ukraine fell significantly to X tons, reducing by -34.6% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 197,894% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 259,993% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Ukraine.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of -34.9%).

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Ukraine were Romania ($X) and Poland ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of -26.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Ukraine

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of plums and sloes decreased by -46.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 239%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Ukraine, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Italy, Moldova and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

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 +12.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Ukraine were Spain ($X), Turkey ($X) and Greece ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Italy, South Africa and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of +9.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, which is down by -12.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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