In 2023, Romania led European plum production at 666.64 thousand metric tons, despite a year-on-year decline of 4.29%. Serbia followed, marking a slight increase of 1.59%. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, and France witnessed declines, highlighting regional production variances. Notably, Portugal and Kosovo showed strong growth with increases of 5.07% and 4.72% respectively. Germany, Denmark, and Malta saw significant production drops, with Malta's yield hitting zero. Over the past five years, Bulgaria, Norway, and Cyprus showed consistent growth trends, while Austria faced steep declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of climate change on yield volatility, especially in Southern Europe.
- Potential growth in lesser-known producers like Estonia due to favorable climatic conditions.
- Rebound opportunities for traditional producers like Austria through innovation and adaptation strategies.
Top countries in Plums Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 666.64 | 2023 | +0.14% | -4.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 464.76 | 2023 | -4.71% | +1.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 177.75 | 2023 | -42.08% | -1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 176.99 | 2023 | -5.53% | -2.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 168.08 | 2023 | +6.81% | +1.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 156.83 | 2023 | +57.1% | -2.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 101.21 | 2023 | -24.02% | -3.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 62.66 | 2023 | +10.61% | +2.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 49.76 | 2023 | -3.13% | -6.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 46.05 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.25% | View data |
