Scandinavia: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in Scandinavia

After three years of growth, the Scandinavia dried prune market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, dried prune production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, the amount of dried prunes exported in Scandinavia shrank significantly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Among the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dried prune export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Dried Prune Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, approx. X tons of dried prunes were imported in Scandinavia; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports declined markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Norway (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented the key importers of dried prunes in 2023, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest dried prune importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Norway, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dried prune import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform