Benelux: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux dried prune market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 72% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Production in Benelux

In value terms, dried prune production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 72%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in Benelux

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of dried prunes decreased by -13.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +57.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving an 11% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of dried prunes. At the same time, Belgium (+14.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +14.7% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (+8.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in Benelux, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +5.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.3%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were imported in Benelux; increasing by 42% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +101.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 71% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 28% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes imports, with a CAGR of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +20 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried prunes in Benelux, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +12.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform