Plums and sloes market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh plums and sloes in Ukraine fluctuated between 2018 and 2021. Starting at 198.9 thousand tonnes in 2018, the market volume declined to 183.9 thousand tonnes in 2019 and further to 176.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, before recovering to 191.5 thousand tonnes in 2021.

In 2022, the market contracted sharply to 169.2 thousand tonnes, primarily due to the disruption caused by military actions in Ukraine, which affected agricultural production and logistics for fresh fruits. The following year, the market stabilized at 165.9 thousand tonnes. This stabilization was supported by a shift in consumer preferences towards fresh and chilled food products, stimulating demand for plums and sloes. New labeling requirements mandating the country of origin also helped promote domestic producers, while increased competition from new market players and higher imports added to the market dynamics.

In 2024, new food labeling rules were introduced from May 2024, further strengthening origin labeling, and export licensing requirements were eased for most agricultural producers. Ongoing military actions continued to pose logistical challenges for the market.

Production plums and sloes Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine held the 10th position globally in plum and sloe production.

Top producers of plums and sloes, 2017-2020

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

Ukraine's plum and sloe production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 173.2 thousand tonnes, a modest 4.4% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Ukraine's plum and sloe production value rebounded. In 2020, output was valued at 117.2 million US dollars, a strong 22.8% increase compared to 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 24.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 95.4 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 26.3%.

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

Exports plums and sloes to Ukraine

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports dropped to a low of 133 tonnes in 2018 from a high in 2017, representing a 60-fold variation. In 2020, Ukraine's plum and sloe exports amounted to 259 tonnes, a sharp 33.2% decrease year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 98.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 191.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the dominant buyer of plums and sloes from Ukraine, accounting for 77.7% of total exports in volume, with other countries sharing the remainder.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values dropped to a low of 77 thousand US dollars in 2018 from a high in 2017, varying 81-fold. In 2020, Ukraine's plum and sloe export value was 175 thousand US dollars, down 14.3% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 98.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 165.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland consistently accounted for 83.4% of total exports in value terms, showing high market concentration, while other countries shared the rest.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports plums and sloes in Ukraine

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 979 tonnes and peaked in 2020, reflecting a 3.6-fold gap. In 2020, Ukraine's plum and sloe imports totaled 3 514 tonnes, a significant 11.0% rise from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 1.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 223.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (36.4% of imports in volume), Moldova (23.2%), and Turkey (16.7%) were the largest suppliers of plums and sloes to Ukraine, together forming 76.3% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import values dropped to a low of 751 thousand US dollars in 2018 and peaked in 2020, varying 4.1 times. In 2020, Ukraine's plum and sloe import value registered 3 082 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.9% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 16.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 239.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (43.7% of imports in value terms), Turkey (18.2%), and Greece (11.1%) formed the main cluster of markets for imports, with a combined share of 73.0% of total flows.

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

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