Slovakia: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak plum and sloe market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated tangible growth 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 2018 indices. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Plum And Sloe Production in Slovakia

In value terms, plum and sloe production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of plums and sloes in Slovakia fell to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 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 plum and sloe harvested area in Slovakia dropped to X ha, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Plum and sloe exports from Slovakia shrank to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. 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 reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Slovakia were Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes imported into Slovakia rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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