Central Asia: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian dried prune market dropped to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Central Asia

In value terms, dried prune production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Dried Prune Exports

Exports in Central Asia

Dried prune exports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried prune exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, dried prune exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dried prune export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dried prunes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried prune imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the largest importer of dried prunes, mixing up X% of total imports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Mongolia (X%).

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (X%) and Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Kyrgyzstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Mongolia (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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