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Plums and sloes market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh plums and sloes in Pakistan expanded significantly in volume from 2018 to 2022, rising from 47,827 t to 76,590 t. This growth was interrupted in 2023 when the market volume contracted to 68,605 t.

In value terms, the market displayed a different trajectory. The total market value declined from $167.4 million in 2018 to $145.4 million in 2020, before rebounding sharply to exceed $255 million in 2022 and stabilize at $251.6 million in 2023.

Throughout this period, domestic production was the primary driver of market supply, closely tracking the volume trend, while international trade flows remained minimal.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan 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. 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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 Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan ranked 26th globally in the production of plums and sloes.

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Pakistan's production of plums and sloes grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 52 075 tonnes, showing a slight increase of 1.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	7.5%	1.6%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Pakistan's production value for plums and sloes fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 145.4 million US dollars, down 6.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value decreased by 17.8%, averaging a 6.3% annual decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(7.4%)	(6.2%)	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Pakistan's exports of plums and sloes dropped for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 29.6 tonnes, a sharp decline of 24.7% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 43.5 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 40.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.7%	(9.5%)	(24.7%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Saudi Arabia were the main destinations for Pakistan's plum and sloe exports in volume terms. The UK accounted for 50.1% of exports, Canada for 10.6%, and Saudi Arabia for 9.6%, together making up 70.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Pakistan's export value for plums and sloes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 82.7 thousand US dollars, a steep drop of 30.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 29.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 152.6 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 29.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.7%	(22.0%)	(30.5%)	(11.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Saudi Arabia led as the top destinations for Pakistan's plum and sloe exports in value terms. The UK held 54.0% of exports, Canada 10.6%, and Saudi Arabia 8.4%, collectively representing 73.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Imports varied widely, with a 13.6-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2017. In 2020, Pakistan imported 296.0 tonnes of plums and sloes, a massive increase of 1 226.7% year-over-year. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 22.3 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 86.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.0%)	(86.8%)	1 226.7%	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Iran and Afghanistan were the primary sources for Pakistan's plum and sloe imports in volume terms. Iran contributed 53.7% of total flows, while Afghanistan accounted for 46.0%, together making up 99.7% of imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market experienced notable fluctuations over this period. Import values varied significantly, with a 14.7-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2017. In 2020, Pakistan's imports of plums and sloes were valued at 96.8 thousand US dollars, a dramatic rise of 720.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was in 2019 at 11.8 thousand US dollars, which also recorded the largest decline of 86.3%.

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