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Plums and sloes market in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh plums and sloes in Sub-Saharan Africa showed moderate fluctuations between 2018 and 2023, moving from 30.7 thousand tons to 34.2 thousand tons. Production levels varied more sharply, with a significant surge to 112 thousand tons in 2021 that boosted export volumes while the domestic market size experienced only gradual growth.

A pivotal change occurred in 2024 when China granted market access to South African plums and sloes, establishing a major new export opportunity. This development coincided with reports of declining deciduous fruit production in South Africa, a key regional supplier, which may have impacted overall availability.

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

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

Sub-Saharan Africa's production of plums and sloes increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, the region produced 74 940 tonnes, marking a modest 3.9% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 14.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.0%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 72 120 tonnes, with the sharpest drop of 14.1% occurring that same year.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	(14.1%)	3.9%	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of plums and sloes production in Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 93.5 million US dollars, showing only a slight change from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 18.6%, averaging an annual decline of 6.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 115.3 million US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with an 18.7% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(18.7%)	(0.2%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plums and sloes from Sub-Saharan Africa fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 45 913 tonnes, representing a slight year-over-year decline of 2.5%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(17.6%)	(2.5%)	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates—collectively accounted for 72.2% of total exports in volume of plums and sloes from Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of plums and sloes exports from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 57.296 million US dollars, down 6.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value fell by 31.8%, averaging an annual decline of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.6%)	(22.0%)	(6.4%)	(12.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (39.4% of export value), the United Kingdom (21.2%), and the United Arab Emirates (11.7%) were the primary destinations for plums and sloes exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms. Together, they represented 72.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of plums and sloes into Sub-Saharan Africa showed notable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2020 at 2 965 tonnes, which was 60.3% lower than the previous year. The peak occurred in 2019 at 7 470 tonnes, with the largest increase of 92.5% recorded that year. The gap between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was 2.5 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	92.5%	(60.3%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

The import structure in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Spain (32.4% of imports), Portugal (5.9%), and the United Arab Emirates (2.3%) together accounted for only 40.5% of total flows. The remaining 59.5% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, the value of plums and sloes imports into Sub-Saharan Africa declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 4.790 million US dollars, reflecting a 34.4% year-over-year drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7.303 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 13.3% occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	13.3%	(34.4%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (30.9% of import value), Portugal (9.2%), and the United Arab Emirates (2.5%) were the largest suppliers of plums and sloes to Sub-Saharan Africa in value terms. However, their combined share was limited to 42.6% of total imports, highlighting a diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sub-Saharan Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io