Dried prunes market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the dried prune market volume expanded by over 10%, reaching 193 thousand tons. This growth was supported by rising consumer preference for healthy, natural snacks across North America, which accelerated demand for organic prunes. Although U.S. production faced a long-term strategic reduction in planted area to support prices, increased imports from Chile helped meet the strengthening consumption.

The market contracted sharply in 2020, falling to 151.5 thousand tons, as the COVID-19 pandemic and associated global logistical disruptions constrained supply chains and export flows from Chile. A recovery followed in 2021, with the market volume surging back to 191 thousand tons, driven by sustained health-conscious demand and a peak in import prices that reflected tight availability. However, in 2022, renewed global logistic snarls pressured Chilean export volumes and, combined with record-high global prices, contributed to another market decline to 149.4 thousand tons.

By 2023, the market rebounded to 175.6 thousand tons as prices corrected and international purchases by the U.S. increased. Throughout the period, a persistent trend toward organic and clean-label products provided underlying support to the sector, focusing on digestive health and nutritious snacking.

Production dried prunes in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of dried prunes, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried prunes, 2017-2020

In 2019, dried prune production in the Americas reached its peak at 224.7 thousand tons, marking a 5.7% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had declined to 182.2 thousand tons, representing an 18.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of growth, dried prune production in the Americas experienced a decline. In 2019, production value peaked at 767.2 million US dollars, after a significant 20.3% increase in 2018. By 2020, the value had dropped to 591.6 million US dollars, a 22.9% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports dried prunes from Americas

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, dried prune export volumes from the Americas rebounded in 2020. Exports fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 54 431 tons, following an 18.2% decrease in 2018. In 2020, exports recovered to 60 565 tons, showing an 11.3% improvement over 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 18.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, dried prunes from the Americas were exported to a diverse range of markets. Even the top three destinations—Russia, Poland, and the United Kingdom—collectively accounted for only 24.2% of total export volumes during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, the value of dried prune exports from the Americas increased in 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 185.8 million US dollars, after a 14.4% drop that year. In 2020, exports rose to 196.7 million US dollars, a moderate 5.9% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall export value decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 shows that dried prune exports from the Americas in value terms were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The top three destinations—Russia (9.9% of export value), Poland (7.9%), and the United Kingdom (6.7%)—together represented only 24.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports dried prunes to Americas

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, dried prune import volumes into the Americas increased in 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 22 847 tons, following a 23.4% decrease in 2018. In 2020, imports rose to 29 889 tons, a substantial 30.8% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, the value of dried prune imports into the Americas increased in 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 81.4 million US dollars, after a 3.7% decrease in 2018. In 2020, imports rose to 91.7 million US dollars, a 12.6% increase over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall import value increased by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020