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Plums and sloes market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The plums and sloes market in MENA experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Market volume started at 892 thousand tons in 2018, dipped slightly to 888 thousand tons in 2019, and then contracted sharply to 793 thousand tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed, bringing the market to 868 thousand tons in 2021 and 878 thousand tons in 2022, before a moderate decline to 843 thousand tons in 2023.

Shifting demand patterns within key regional markets contributed to this volatility. The United Arab Emirates, for example, recorded a 2.5% increase in market demand for plums and sloes in 2019. Later, a decrease in export prices from the UAE to 1.49 US$ per kg in 2021 likely improved affordability for consumers, supporting the market's rebound during the recovery phase.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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 MENA

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

In 2020, MENA produced 787.5 thousand tonnes of plums and sloes, showing a modest 3.5% year-over-year decline. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 1.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	1.7%	(3.5%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 18 540 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2020 at 60 519 tonnes, representing a 3.3-fold difference. In 2020, exports improved by 37.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 33.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 137.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.0%)	137.5%	37.4%	29.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh led the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 3.4%, 1.4%, and 0.9% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 5.8% 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 MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign plums and sloes supplies from MENA increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 76.1 million US dollars, marking a 41.3% advance compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 97.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 38.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	39.9%	41.3%	25.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh were the main buyers of plums and sloes from MENA in value terms, accounting for 2.8%, 1.6%, and 1.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they comprised 5.7% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to MENA

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, foreign plums and sloes supplies to MENA declined. In 2020, MENA imported 66 079 tonnes of plums and sloes, reflecting a sharp 43.0% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 12.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 115 839 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	7.6%	(43.0%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented, with Turkey, South Africa, and Italy accounting for 29.2%, 8.2%, and 5.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 43.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Plums and sloes imports to MENA increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, MENA imported 133.6 million US dollars worth of plums and sloes, corresponding to a 6.4% gain compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 99.8 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 5.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.7%)	25.8%	6.4%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, plums and sloes were traded with many countries in MENA, and even the largest destinations—South Africa, Turkey, and Italy—together represented only 34.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io