In 2023, France led the European Plums Real Price Index among European countries, followed by Belgium and Romania. Notably, France and Belgium had significant year-on-year increases compared to 2022, at 22.4% and 20.6% respectively. Hungary and Slovenia also recorded substantial growth in the same period. Conversely, several countries experienced declines, with Cyprus and Germany seeing notable reductions in their indexes. Over the past five years, countries like France and Belgium have shown strong compound annual growth rates, indicating a solid upward trend in plum prices.
Future trends to watch in the European Plums market include:
- Potential stabilization or correction in high-growth markets like France and Belgium, as their rapid growth may not be sustainable long-term.
- Market recovery or continued decline in regions like Cyprus and Germany, which experienced significant decreases in recent years.
- Potential impact of economic conditions and agricultural policies on the price index across Europe.
Top countries in Plums Real Price Index by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Indexes 2015 = 100 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 199.53 | 2022 | +4.23% | +22.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 167.93 | 2022 | -20.75% | +20.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 161.34 | 2022 | +7.47% | +6.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 151.32 | 2022 | +0.33% | +3.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 149.76 | 2022 | +4.41% | +7.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Malta | 145.04 | 2022 | -9.85% | -3.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 136.91 | 2022 | -2.09% | +1.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 128.73 | 2022 | -6.97% | -1.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 128.06 | 2022 | +6.49% | +13.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 125.66 | 2022 | -3.62% | +8.02% | View data |
