United Kingdom: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in the UK

The UK plum and sloe market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in the UK

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of plums and sloes in the UK soared to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 51% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plum and sloe yield decreased by -22.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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, the total area harvested in terms of plums and sloes production in the UK expanded remarkably to X ha, surging by 9.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the maximum 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 the UK

Plum and sloe exports from the UK surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by 171% against 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from the UK, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland stood at -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+24.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-44.6% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from the UK, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ireland stood at -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+21.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-48.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Ireland (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of plums and sloes was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 13%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to the UK, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X), South Africa ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest plum and sloe suppliers to the UK, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +0.4%, saw 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, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($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 (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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