EU: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in the EU

The EU dried prune market reached $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Dried Prune Production in the EU

In value terms, dried prune production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of dried prunes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune exports stood at $X in 2023. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest exporters of dried prunes in the European Union, together making up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Bulgaria (X%), Poland (X%) and Germany (X%). Lithuania (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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 2023, 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 2023, the amount of dried prunes imported in the European Union fell to X tons, which is down by X% against 2022 figures. In general, imports recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports fell slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. The following importers - France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Greece (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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 the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Poland, France, Austria, Greece, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dried prune import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform