India: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in India

The Indian dried prune market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in India

In value terms, dried prune production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of dried prunes, when their volume decreased by -93.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 519% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 833%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from India, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sri Lanka (X tons), threefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled +53.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+0.2% per year) and the United States (+124.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from India, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled +80.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+11.5% per year) and the United States (+106.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 725% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a prominent expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and Bhutan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bhutan (+71.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes imported into India soared to X tons, jumping by 43% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 242% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried prune imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to India, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest dried prune suppliers to India, together comprising 97% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +38.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, growing by 126% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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