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Plums and sloes market in Central America

Plums and sloes market in Central America

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh plums and sloes market in Central America began the period with a production support initiative from the Honduran Agricultural Research Foundation (FHIA), which aimed to enhance horticultural productivity for domestic and export markets. Market volume then contracted to 85 560 t in 2019 before rebounding sharply to 100 370 t in 2020, reflecting volatile supply conditions.

After the 2020 peak, market volume gradually declined, reaching 75 800 t by 2023. However, the market value rose to $146.7 million in 2023, up from $123.0 million the previous year, as consumer preferences in Honduras and Central America shifted toward fresh, natural, and wellness-oriented fruits, supporting higher unit prices despite lower physical volumes.

In 2024, the sector faced headwinds from the depreciation of the Honduran lempira against the US dollar, which increased production costs for imported fertilizers and inputs. Agricultural output continued to be shaped by weather patterns and grain procurement policies, while surprise operations to curb speculation in storage and transport aimed to regulate the distribution of fresh produce.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Central America
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, t
    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. 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize 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 Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize 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 Belize in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize 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 Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 Central America

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

In Central America, plum and sloe production reached 90 438 tonnes in 2020, marking a 24.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 72 902 tonnes, with the largest decline of 13.7% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year1.0%(13.7%)24.1%2.7%
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of plum and sloe production in Central America was 125.2 million US dollars in 2020, up 36.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The minimum value was 91.5 million US dollars in 2019, which also saw the largest decline of 25.8%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year6.0%(25.8%)36.8%2.5%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from Central America

Exports in kind, t

The market for plum and sloe exports from Central America showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2019 at 207 tonnes and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 3.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 106 tonnes, a sharp decrease of 49.0% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 213.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year213.1%22.1%(49.0%)24.9%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the leading destination for plum and sloe exports in volume terms, accounting for 1.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of plum and sloe exports from Central America was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports reached their highest point in 2019 at 260 thousand US dollars and their lowest in 2017, with a 3.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 146 thousand US dollars, down 43.7% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 228.7%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year228.7%4.9%(43.7%)24.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Chile together accounted for the main share of plum and sloe exports in value terms, representing 11.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to Central America

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Central America imported 10 038 tonnes of plums and sloes, a decrease of 22.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 6.8%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 2.3%. The minimum import volume was 9 901 tonnes in 2018, while the maximum was 12 865 tonnes in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 29.9%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(8.1%)29.9%(22.0%)(2.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (43.2% of import volume), Chile (32.6%), and Spain (13.9%) were the main sources for plum and sloe imports to Central America in volume terms, together accounting for 89.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After rising for two years, the value of plum and sloe imports to Central America declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 15.982 million US dollars, showing a robust decrease of 13.6% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18.488 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year15.4%2.3%(13.6%)0.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States and Chile remained the key partner countries for plum and sloe imports in value terms, with a combined share of 83.2% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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