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Plums and sloes market in the United States

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The US plums and sloes market volume showed notable volatility from 2018 to 2023, starting at 334.6 thousand tons in 2018 and declining to a low of 241.8 thousand tons in 2020. A partial recovery followed in 2021, bringing the market to 290.8 thousand tons.

Weather-related harvest challenges in 2022 reduced domestic production, contributing to a market volume of 260.8 thousand tons that year amid strong demand in fresh and processing segments. By 2023, the market expanded to 324.7 thousand tons, driven by demographic growth and consumer preferences for natural, nutrient-dense foods.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, the United States ranked as the 6th largest producer of plums and sloes from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Plums and sloes production in the United States fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 245.4 K t, marking a 25.2% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 39%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	(4.9%)	(25.2%)	(15.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of plums and sloes production in the United States decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production was valued at 552.5 M $ US, showing a significant 12.8% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 40%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.5%)	(1.0%)	(12.8%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plums and sloes from the United States

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plums and sloes from the United States declined for the second straight year. In 2020, exports totaled 22 441 t, a solid 18.0% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 28.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 10.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 32 969 t, with the largest increase of 5.3% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(17.0%)	(18.0%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Hong Kong, and Mexico were the top destinations for U.S. plums and sloes exports in volume terms, accounting for 37.5%, 22.0%, and 18.8% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 78.3% 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 the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of plums and sloes exports from the United States fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 50 526 K $ US, indicating a measured 4.4% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 29.5%, with an annualized rate of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	(13.5%)	(4.4%)	(11.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Canada, Hong Kong, and Mexico remained the primary markets for U.S. plums and sloes exports in value terms, representing 39.6%, 24.9%, and 13.1% of exports, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 77.6% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plums and sloes to the United States

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of plums and sloes into the United States declined. In 2020, imports totaled 18 888 t, a strong 20.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 14.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 23 657 t, with the largest increase of 4.9% also recorded that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	4.9%	(20.2%)	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure for plums and sloes in volume terms was highly concentrated, with Chile alone accounting for 99.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of plums and sloes into the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 45 110 K $ US, showing a robust 13.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 14%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 56 605 K $ US, with the largest increase of 7.9% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	(7.4%)	(13.9%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile served as the main source for plums and sloes imports into the United States, consistently absorbing 99.3% 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 the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io