Ukraine: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian plum and sloe market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Ukraine

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Ukraine dropped to X tons per ha, waning by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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 harvested area of plums and sloes in Ukraine totaled X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of plums and sloes exported from Ukraine fell dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Romania (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 X%).

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

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of plums and sloes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. 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 markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 X% share of total imports. Italy, Moldova and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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 X%), 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), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, South Africa and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Moldova, 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

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight 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 import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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