Switzerland: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss dried prune market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Switzerland

In value terms, dried prune production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of dried prunes decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Switzerland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Estonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were imported into Switzerland; with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dried prune imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports. South Africa, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Morocco and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), France ($X) and Chile ($X) were the largest dried prune suppliers to Switzerland, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Germany and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, dried prune import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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