SADC: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in SADC

The SADC dried prune market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in SADC

In value terms, dried prune production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in SADC

After six years of growth, shipments abroad of dried prunes decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of dried prunes, namely South Africa, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest dried prune supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, dried prune exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of dried prunes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, dried prune imports fell to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons) and Botswana (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Namibia (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Seychelles (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried prunes imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (X%), Mauritius (X%), Seychelles (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mauritius and Angola saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Botswana ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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