GCC: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in GCC

The GCC dried prune market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by 2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.0% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Production in GCC

In value terms, dried prune production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +15.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, dried prune exports in GCC reached X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 415% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried prune exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.0%. At the same time, Kuwait (+11.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +11.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +13 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in GCC, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, dried prune exports declined by an average annual rate of -10.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (-4.5%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in GCC

Dried prune imports totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by 4.8% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 +23.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 56% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons). All these countries together took near 44% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to dried prune imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at +5.0%. At the same time, Oman (+38.8%), Kuwait (+2.6%) and Saudi Arabia (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +38.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Qatar (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Oman (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kuwait (-1.9 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (-4.7 p.p.) and Qatar (-5.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dried prunes in GCC, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +4.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+36.8% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 32%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+11.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform