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Plums and sloes market in Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fresh plums and sloes market in Africa declined from 444.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 386.8 thousand tons in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, lifting the market to 446.1 thousand tons, after which it stabilized around 440 thousand tons through 2023.

In 2024, the South African deciduous fruit industry gained access to new export markets such as China, a significant policy development that expanded trade opportunities. Concurrently, consumer preferences shifted towards healthier and intentional food choices, increasing demand for prune and plum products.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plums and sloes in Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Africa's production of plums and sloes has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the continent produced 412.3 thousand tons, which represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 10.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 484.3 thousand tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 11.5% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 5.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(11.5%)	(3.8%)	(3.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of plums and sloes production in Africa has also decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 525.6 million US dollars, marking a 5.7% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value dropped by 13.8%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.8%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 682.1 million US dollars. The sharpest decline happened in 2019 with an 18.3% drop, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2018 with an 11.9% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.9%	(18.3%)	(5.7%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from Africa

Exports in kind, t

Africa's exports of plums and sloes have declined for the third year running. In 2020, export volumes reached 46 334 tons, representing a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 29%, with an average annual decline of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	(14.4%)	(5.6%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 through 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates remained the primary destinations for Africa's plum and sloe exports by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 36.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 21.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 68.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Africa's plum and sloe exports has also declined for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports were valued at 59 070 thousand US dollars, which is 7.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 31.5%, with an average annual decline of 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(21.0%)	(7.5%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates were the main destinations for Africa's plum and sloe exports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 38.1% of export value, the United Kingdom for 20.6%, and the United Arab Emirates for 11.5%. Collectively, these three markets represented 70.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to Africa

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Africa's imports of plums and sloes declined in 2020. Import volumes reached 20 883 tons, showing a sharp decrease of 28.8% compared to the previous year. However, looking at the full 2017-2020 period, imports actually increased by 66%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 325 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 67.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.1%	67.6%	(28.8%)	18.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Syria, Italy, and Greece consistently dominated Africa's plum and sloe imports by volume. Syria accounted for 18.5% of imports, Italy for 17.9%, and Greece for 14.4%. Together, these three countries represented 50.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed considerable volatility during these years. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, imports were valued at 32 562 thousand US dollars, representing a 12.9% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 37 386 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 70.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.6%	20.1%	(12.9%)	21.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Syria, Italy, and Greece led Africa's plum and sloe imports by value. Syria accounted for 21.7% of import value, Italy for 19.6%, and Greece for 17.2%. Together, these three countries represented 58.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io