Middle East: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern dried prune market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Dried Prune Production in the Middle East

In value terms, dried prune production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Dried prune exports expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, growing by 10% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried prune exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the key exporters of dried prunes in 2022, resulting at approx. 46% and 37% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), generating a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dried prune supplier in the Middle East, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +20.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+7.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price reached 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes imported in the Middle East skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 41% compared with 2021. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports by Country

Turkey was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 55% of total imports. Israel (X tons) took a 29% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (6.2%). The following importers - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each accounted for a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 92% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +33.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, dried prune import price increased by +61.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 30%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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