Middle East: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern dried prune market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Production in the Middle East

In value terms, dried prune production expanded 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; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Dried Prune Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, dried prune exports in the Middle East rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of X% against 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried prune exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, dried prune exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the fifth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas purchases of dried prunes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried prune imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the main importer of dried prunes in the Middle East, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Israel (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%). The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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