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EU: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in the EU

The EU dried prune market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Dried Prune Production in the EU

In value terms, dried prune production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of dried prunes decreased by -27.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +28.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +63.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the main exporters of dried prunes in 2022, recording near 32% and 25% of total exports, respectively. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with an 11% share, followed by Bulgaria (8.8%), Germany (5.5%) and Lithuania (4.9%). Poland (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +19.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in the European Union, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

In France, dried prune exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+5.2% per year) and Spain (+18.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 38% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($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 the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were imported in the European Union; picking up by 11% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +80.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of dried prunes in the European Union, creating 63% of total import. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), committing a 5.6% share of total imports. Lithuania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Lithuania, Greece, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

In terms of the main importing countries, France, with a CAGR of +14.8%, 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +65.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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The countries with the highest volumes of dried prune consumption in 2020 were Romania, Italy and France, with a combined 50% share of total consumption. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Austria, Portugal, Greece, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 43%.
The countries with the highest volumes of dried prune production in 2020 were Romania, France and Italy, together comprising 58% of total production. These countries were followed by Poland, Germany, Spain and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 27%.
In value terms, France remains the largest dried prune supplier in the European Union, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.
In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in the European Union were Germany, Italy and Poland, together comprising 46% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
In 2020, the dried prune export price in the European Union amounted to $3,551 per ton, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year.
In 2020, the dried prune import price in the European Union amounted to $3,149 per ton, rising by 4.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dried prune market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Production in the EU, split by region and country
    • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Bulgaria
      • Croatia
      • Cyprus
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • Estonia
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Latvia
      • Lithuania
      • Luxembourg
      • Malta
      • Netherlands
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Slovakia
      • Slovenia
      • Spain
      • Sweden
    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
      4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      2. Market Value, 2012–2024
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      19. Production, By Country, 2024
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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