Egypt: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian dried prune market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Dried prune consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Production in Egypt

In value terms, dried prune production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Dried prune production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were exported from Egypt; approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 442%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, dried prune exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 223%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Morocco was relatively modest.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Morocco.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +48.6% per year.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of dried prunes increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 538%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried prune imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 525%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to Egypt, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +249.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X), Argentina ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest dried prune suppliers to Egypt, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +252.1%, recorded 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

The average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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