Luxembourg: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2022, the Luxembourg dried prune market decreased by -14% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +45.1% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Dried Prune Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, dried prune production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +62.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 48%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, exports of dried prunes from Luxembourg declined to X tons, shrinking by -8.8% compared with 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 148%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 117%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg), France (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of dried prune exports from Luxembourg, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dried prune exported from Luxembourg worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +15.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Azerbaijan ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and France ($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 Azerbaijan (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of dried prunes, when their volume decreased by -7.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to Luxembourg, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Spain, the United States and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +114.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest dried prune suppliers to Luxembourg, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Spain, the United States and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +135.6%, 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 average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 the United States (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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