United Arab Emirates: Dried Prune Market 2025

Dried Prune Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The dried prune market in the United Arab Emirates reached $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. Dried prune consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, dried prune production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Dried prune production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Dried prune exports from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X tons in 2022, approximately equating 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 550% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at +236.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+46.0% per year) and Bahrain (+12.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at +305.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+24.1% per year) and the United States (+77.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 the United States (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Dried prune imports into the United Arab Emirates reached X tons in 2022, with an increase of 2% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 47% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +243.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Argentina ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest dried prune suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Moldova, Chile, Germany and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +207.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 43%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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