Southern Asia: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian dried prune market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, dried prune production reached $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 remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Dried Prune Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of dried prunes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Afghanistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Pakistan ($X per ton), while Afghanistan stood at $X per ton.

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

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes imported in Southern Asia surged to X tons, rising by X% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Pakistan represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Bangladesh (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Pakistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India and Bangladesh saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), India ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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