Norway: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian dried prune market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Norway

In value terms, dried prune production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes exported from Norway skyrocketed to X kg, growing by 45% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,996%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 3,245%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Norway, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -20.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from Norway, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +851.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 161% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+105.1%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases of dried prunes decreased by -13.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest dried prune supplier to Norway, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-7.0% per year) and Spain (-45.5% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Norway, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at +7.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-3.2% per year) and Spain (-36.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +17.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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