Poland: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish dried prune market decreased by -1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Production in Poland

In value terms, dried prune production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +63.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Poland

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of dried prunes decreased by -43.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of dried prune exports from Poland, together accounting for 41% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +75.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from Poland, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+74.9% per year) and Denmark (+19.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 42% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dried prune export price increased by +73.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of dried prunes, which increased by 3.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dried prune to Poland, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Moldova (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+0.3% per year) and Moldova (+47.3% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Poland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile amounted to +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.1% per year) and Moldova (+59.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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