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Plums and sloes market in India

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The plum and sloe market in India is characterized by small-scale, rain-fed farming in states like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, with a largely unorganized sales structure where farmers often sell locally or directly in the field. Market volume showed fluctuations from 2018 to 2023, starting at 92 055 t, reaching a peak of 94 299 t in 2020, then declining sharply to 71 870 t by 2023.

The significant contraction in 2023 was influenced by amendments to consumer protection rules for direct selling, which altered distribution channels and likely constrained fresh plum sales. Year-to-year movements in the intervening period did not align with specific, broad market drivers.

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 India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India 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 India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India 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 India in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India 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 India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India 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 India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked 20th globally in plum and sloe production volume.

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 2020, India produced 87.9 K t of plums and sloes, a 3.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 89.2 K t. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 4.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.1%	(4.3%)	3.0%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from India

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 66 t, while exports peaked in 2020 at 275 t, representing a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, India's plum and sloe exports reached 275 t, marking a 61.6% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 15.7%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2019 at 158.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.7%)	158.6%	61.6%	52.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nepal was the dominant buyer of Indian plums and sloes, accounting for 95.2% of total export volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

India's plum and sloe export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 78 K $ US, representing a 34.3% year-over-year growth. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 318.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 61.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.2%	120.9%	34.3%	61.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nepal remained the primary destination for Indian plum and sloe exports, capturing 85.2% of total export value, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to India

Imports in kind, t

India's plum and sloe import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 672 t, up 3.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 143.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 34.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	119.8%	3.0%	34.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, China (48.7% of import volume), Spain (15.9%), and South Africa (11.7%) formed the core group of suppliers to India, together representing 76.2% 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 India in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, India's plum and sloe import value declined in 2020. Imports reached 5 550 K $ US, down 17.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 42.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 715 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase at 62.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	62.2%	(17.3%)	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (33.3% of import value), South Africa (20.2%), and Spain (20.1%) remained the main sources of plum and sloe imports to India, collectively accounting for 73.6% 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 India in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io