United Kingdom: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK dried prune market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Production in the UK

In value terms, dried prune production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Dried Prune Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of dried prunes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of dried prune exports from the UK, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Ireland ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the largest markets for dried prune exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, imports of dried prunes into the UK soared to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried prune imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest dried prune supplier to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, 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 reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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