There are nine basic types of plums grown in Serbia: Stanley, Madžarka, Pozegaca, Čačak Beauty, Čačak Best, Čačak Rich, Dženerika, Ringlov and Trnovača. Most of the plums grown are of the Stanley type, which is understandable considering that this particular type of plum is suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. However, locally developed varieties from the Čačak range are also very popular. These plum types, which are named after the city of Čačak in central Serbia, are well known beyond the borders of Serbia and grown in other parts of the world.

Not only is Serbia growing a lot of plums, it is also developing new varieties that can enable people throughout the world to enjoy the taste of plums. In 2004 alone, agriculture institutes in Serbia developed three new varieties of this fruit.

Apart from being sold fresh, Serbian plums are also often processed. Plums are used in the production of šljivovica, a traditional Serbian plum brandy. In 2004, šljivovica production exceeded 400,000 liters. Dried plums are also a specialty of Serbia but most people, and children in particular, would claim that plum jams and preserves are the most delicious types of processed plum product.

Out of total exports, fresh and dried plums account for 74% and 23% respectively.