In 2022, the global trade of fresh plums reached a total value of US$994.6 million. This marks a notable increase of 21.5% from 2018, when the total export value was $818.6 million. However, compared to 2021, the export value saw a slight decline of -1.4%, dropping from $1 billion.

Plums, known for their juicy and flavorful flesh that ranges from sweet to tart, are a popular fruit consumed in various forms. Apart from being eaten raw, plums are also enjoyed as jams, juices, wines, and specialty snacks like dried and salted plums.

The top 5 exporters of fresh plums in 2022 were Chile, Spain, South Africa, Hong Kong, and Italy, collectively accounting for 65.6% of the global plum exports.

Plum Exports by Continent

In 2022, European countries led the export market with shipments valued at $341.8 million, representing 34.4% of the global total. Latin America (excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean) followed with 23.6%, closely trailed by Asia at 23.5%. Other contributing regions included Africa (11.8%), North America (4.6%), and Oceania (2.1%), primarily from Australia.

Here are the top 20 countries that exported the highest dollar value of fresh plums in 2022:

·Chile: US$234.4 million (23.6% of total plum exports)

·Spain: $133.2 million (13.4%)

·South Africa: $114.8 million (11.5%)

·Hong Kong: $110.9 million (11.1%)

·Italy: $59.5 million (6%)

·China: $52.2 million (5.2%)

·Netherlands: $47.8 million (4.8%)

·United States: $45.9 million (4.6%)

·Türkiye: $24.1 million (2.4%)

·Uzbekistan: $23.4 million (2.4%)

·Australia: $21.1 million (2.1%)

·Moldova: $15.1 million (1.5%)

·France: $14.7 million (1.5%)

·Serbia: $14.5 million (1.5%)

·Poland: $8.7 million (0.9%)

·Germany: $8.2 million (0.8%)

·Portugal: $6.3 million (0.6%)

·Austria: $6.2 million (0.6%)

·Bosnia/Herzegovina: $5.7 million (0.6%)

·Lebanon: $5.3 million (0.5%)

These 20 countries accounted for 95.7% of the global plum exports in 2022. The fastest-growing exporters since 2021 were Uzbekistan (up 139.6%), Austria (up 89.7%), Chile (up 48.3%), and Poland (up 21.3%). Conversely, Lebanon saw the most significant decline, with a -71.3% decrease from 2021, followed by Portugal (down -45.1%), Moldova (down -34.6%), Germany (down -25.9%), and Spain (down -20.4%).

Leading Importers of Fresh Plums

Global spending on imported plums increased by 17.6% over the five-year period starting in 2018 and rose by 4.4% from 2021 to 2022.

Here are the top 20 countries that imported the highest dollar value of fresh plums in 2022:

·China: US$270.2 million (23.6% of total imported plums)

·Hong Kong: $122.6 million (10.7%)

·Germany: $65.5 million (5.7%)

·United Kingdom: $64.6 million (5.6%)

·Netherlands: $59.2 million (5.2%)

·United States: $55.7 million (4.9%)

·Russia: $47.5 million (4.2%)

·Canada: $41.2 million (3.6%)

·Brazil: $39.3 million (3.4%)

·Vietnam: $37.7 million (3.3%)

·United Arab Emirates: $22 million (1.9%)

·France: $19.9 million (1.7%)

·Egypt: $19.7 million (1.7%)

·Poland: $18.1 million (1.6%)

·Belgium: $17.5 million (1.5%)

·Italy: $16.6 million (1.5%)

·Kazakhstan: $13.5 million (1.2%)

·Austria: $13.1 million (1.1%)

·Switzerland: $12.3 million (1.1%)

·Saudi Arabia: $10 million (0.9%)

These 20 countries bought 84.4% of globally imported plums in 2022. The fastest-growing importers since 2021 were Vietnam (up 1,489%), Kazakhstan (up 112.3%), mainland China (up 54.1%), and Egypt (up 22.5%). On the other hand, Saudi Arabia experienced the most significant decline with a -57.8% decrease, followed by France (down -31.6%), Italy (down -31.3%), Switzerland (down -20.6%), and Germany (down -19.9%).

Prices and Tariff Codes

In 2022, the average unit price paid by plum importers was $1,460 per ton, reflecting a -1.9% decrease from the 2021 average of $1,489 per ton. For research purposes, the Harmonized Tariff System code for fresh plums, including sloes, is 080940.

This overview provides a comprehensive look at the leading exporters and importers of fresh plums by country, highlighting significant trends and data in the global plum market.

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