Eastern Europe: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European dried prune market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, dried prune production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were exported in Eastern Europe; with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried prune exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Moldova represented the main exporter of dried prunes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 57% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together committing a 34% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Moldova was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes exports, with a CAGR of +27.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+18.8%), Bulgaria (+15.2%) and Poland (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ukraine experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (-9.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Moldova (+41 p.p.), Lithuania (+3.7 p.p.) and Bulgaria (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Ukraine, Poland and Slovakia saw its share reduced by -6.4%, -11.2% and -18.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest dried prune supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Moldova ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 79% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +33.9%, recorded 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 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. 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 Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Dried prune imports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, picking up by 5.2% on 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 +32.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the key importer of dried prunes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 44% of total imports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Lithuania (X tons). All these countries together held near 34% share of total imports. The following importers - Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) - together made up 21% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +3.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together accounting for 76% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +11.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +72.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 47%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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