MERCOSUR: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR dried prune market totaled $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, dried prune production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Dried prune exports shrank slightly to X tons in 2023, approximately mirroring 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune exports reached $X in 2023. Total exports indicated tangible 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Chile (X tons) was the key exporter of dried prunes, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried prune exports from Chile stood at X%. Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Argentina (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

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

In Chile, dried prune exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of dried prunes, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune imports rose notably to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of dried prunes in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried prune imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Colombia and Ecuador experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Chile increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried prunes in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an X% share.

In Brazil, dried prune imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform