Nepal: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Nepal

The Nepalese dried prune market reached $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Dried prune consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Nepal

In value terms, dried prune production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 35%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Nepal

Dried prune exports from Nepal totaled X tons in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dried prune exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Nepal, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (0.0%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Nepal

In 2022, dried prune imports into Nepal was estimated at X tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 628%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, dried prune imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 683%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main dried prune supplier to Nepal, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+9.4% per year) and India (-40.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Thailand ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest dried prune suppliers to Nepal.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+45.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform