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Costa Rica - Plums and Sloes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Costa Rica: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican plum and sloe market declined slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2022, shipments abroad of plums and sloes was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nicaragua (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and the United States (X kg) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Costa Rica.

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

In value terms, Nicaragua ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Nicaragua amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the 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 Nicaragua ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Nicaragua (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Costa Rica

For the fourth consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded decline in overseas purchases of plums and sloes, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Costa Rica, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Costa Rica were Chile ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

China remains the largest plum and sloe consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 54% 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 4.3% 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. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia, with a 4.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of plums and sloes to Costa Rica?

In value terms, Chile, Spain and Italy appeared to be the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Costa Rica, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of plums and sloes from Costa Rica?

In value terms, Nicaragua remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Costa Rica, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia, with a 26% share of total exports.

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

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $1,824 per ton in 2022, reducing by -9.2% against the previous year.

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

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $1,866 per ton in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the plum and sloe market in Costa Rica. 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:

Costa Rica

Data coverage:

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

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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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
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023