EU: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in the EU

For the third year in a row, the EU dried prune market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Dried Prune Production in the EU

In value terms, dried prune production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried prunes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports reduced to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the largest exporters of dried prunes in the European Union, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an X% share.

In France, dried prune exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes imported in the European Union expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of dried prune imports in 2022 were Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together recording X% of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Lithuania, Greece, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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