Turkey: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish dried prune market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 7.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Dried prune consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Dried Prune Production in Turkey

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 +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Dried prune production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of dried prunes exported from Turkey skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 31% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 132%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, dried prune exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of dried prune exports from Turkey, together comprising 61% of total exports. Israel, the United States, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Canada, Japan, France and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +125.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for dried prune exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 47% share of total exports. The United States, Japan, Israel, Algeria, Canada, Bulgaria, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +117.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. 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 for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Vietnam (+33.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Turkey

For the fifth consecutive year, Turkey recorded growth in overseas purchases of dried prunes, which increased by 35% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dried prune imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to Turkey, together comprising 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +69.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Turkey, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Serbia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile stood at +46.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+19.3% per year) and the United States (+30.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +113.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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