Czech Republic: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in the Czech Republic

After four years of growth, the Czech dried prune market decreased by -25.1% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Dried Prune Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, dried prune production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +54.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 98%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes exported from the Czech Republic shrank markedly to X tons, waning by -48.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from the Czech Republic, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia stood at -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (-7.2% per year) and Poland (-14.1% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia stood at +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+0.9% per year) and Poland (-6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 61% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Poland (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of dried prunes, when their volume decreased by -53.5% to X tons. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +21.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest dried prune supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at -8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+21.3% per year) and Slovakia (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to the Czech Republic, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.1% per year) and Slovakia (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 88% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent increase. 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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