Plums and sloes market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh plums and sloes in Czechia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After a peak of 20 557 tons in 2018, consumption fell markedly the following year. The market then stabilized near 16 000 tons for several years before a notable rise to 18 378 tons in 2022, only to decline again to 16 206 tons in 2023.

This overall pattern was shaped by substantial shifts in domestic supply and import flows. Local production more than halved over the period, dropping from 12 920 tons to 5 420 tons. Concurrently, imports expanded significantly, rising from 8 033 tons to 12 086 tons, which helped compensate for the reduction in homegrown fruit.

Production plums and sloes in Czechia

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Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

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

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, showing a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Czechia produced 8 820 tonnes of plums and sloes, marking a slight increase of 0.7% compared to 2019. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 920 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 32.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 217.9% rise.

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

Exports plums and sloes from Czechia

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with a 3.2-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Czechia exported 310 tonnes of plums and sloes, which is 35.1% less than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 59.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 20.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia's exports of plums and sloes in kind were primarily directed towards Slovakia and Hungary, which together accounted for 84.0% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Plums and sloes shipments from Czechia to abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value was recorded at 354 thousand US dollars, which is 0.7% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 61.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -27.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia (61.5% of exports in value terms), Hungary (18.1% of exports in value terms), and Germany (8.4% of exports in value terms) continued to lead as the main buyers of plums and sloes from Czechia, jointly accounting for 88.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports plums and sloes to Czechia

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In 2020, foreign supplies of plums and sloes to Czechia reached 7 903 tonnes, representing a slight increase of 2.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 689 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 8 033 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.3% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the supplier portfolio for plums and sloes to Czechia was broad. Serbia (17.0% of imports in kind), Poland (14.5% of imports in kind), and North Macedonia (12.9% of imports in kind) together contributed only 44.3% of total imports in kind, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, Czechia's imports of plums and sloes increased. In 2020, Czechia imported plums and sloes valued at 4 329 thousand US dollars, representing a robust increase of 21.4% from the year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 329 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 23.4% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for imports in value terms was wide. Italy (13.2% of imports in value terms), Germany (12.7% of imports in value terms), and Serbia (12.2% of imports in value terms) together formed only 38.2% of total flows, with a substantial 61.8% supplied by many other countries.

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

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