Serbia: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Serbia

The Serbian plum and sloe market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Serbia

In value terms, plum and sloe production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Serbia stood at X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% 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 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 Serbia stood at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the plum and sloe harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Serbia

In 2022, plum and sloe exports from Serbia rose notably to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Serbia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia, Croatia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Montenegro, Slovenia, Romania, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Serbia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, Slovenia, Montenegro and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Montenegro ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Serbia

In 2022, approx. X tons of plums and sloes were imported into Serbia; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, North Macedonia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Serbia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from North Macedonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from North Macedonia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Serbia were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and North Macedonia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Greece, Moldova, Austria, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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