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Plums and sloes market in Canada

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Canadian plum and sloe market saw significant fluctuations. Domestic production in Quebec was characterized by non-specialized orchards with yield cycles occurring every 2–3 years, while research highlighted that improved pollination through interplanting specific varieties could boost output. This context accompanied a production increase to 4 096 metric tons in 2019, though total market volume fell to 18 556 metric tons in 2020, aligning with a cyclical downturn in harvests.

Market size partially recovered over 2021–2023, reaching 19 799 metric tons in 2022 before easing to 18 884 metric tons in 2023. Production levels continued to follow the biennial yield pattern, while imports gradually declined throughout the period.

By 2024, reports indicated increased plum and prune production in Ontario despite localized spring frost damage, and Quebec achieved a record fruit production volume, suggesting stronger domestic supply potential.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Canada
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Canada in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Canada in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Canada by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Canada 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Canada produced 2,993 tonnes of plums and sloes in 2020, representing a 26.9% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 31.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 11.8%. The most significant production increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Canada in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.5%)	12.4%	(26.9%)	(11.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Canada's exports of plums and sloes declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 tonnes, marking a 36.7% year-over-year drop. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 51%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -21.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.9%)	(21.2%)	(36.7%)	(21.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and France were the dominant destinations for Canada's plums and sloes exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 47.5% of total flows, while France made up 36.8%, together representing 84.3% of total exports. The remaining volume was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Canada's exports of plums and sloes in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 4,000 US dollars, showing a 62.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 68.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -31.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.0%)	(6.0%)	(62.0%)	(31.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and France played leading roles in Canada's plums and sloes exports by value. Together, they accounted for 89.0% of total export flows, while the rest was spread across other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to Canada

Imports in kind, t

Canada's imports of plums and sloes in volume terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 15,566 tonnes, down by 4.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(0.8%)	(4.8%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Chile, and Spain were the top suppliers of plums and sloes to Canada in volume terms. The United States led with 59.6% of imports, followed by Chile at 20.4% and Spain at 13.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 92.9% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Canada's imports of plums and sloes in value terms increased in 2020. Imports totaled 32,594,000 US dollars, up by 7.5% year-over-year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports overall decreased by 7.6%, with an annualized decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 30,316,000 US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with an 8.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.9%)	(5.7%)	7.5%	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States and Chile together captured 84.2% of Canada's total imports of plums and sloes in value terms. The remaining flows were thinly distributed across other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io