Dried prunes market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for dried prunes in Australia and New Zealand experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After starting at 6 480 t in 2018, it dropped to 5 511 t in 2019, then recovered to 6 445 t in 2020. A sharp decline followed in 2021, bringing the market down to 4 566 t, before two consecutive years of growth lifted it to 5 959 t in 2022 and 7 021 t in 2023.

These movements were closely tied to changes in domestic production and import flows. Production fell from 3 252 t in 2018 to 2 728 t in 2019, then rebounded to 3 371 t in 2020. After another dip in 2021, output rose steadily to 3 600 t in 2022 and 4 811 t in 2023. Imports mirrored some of this volatility, declining from 3 453 t in 2018 to 2 865 t in 2019, before varying between 2 508 t and 3 303 t in subsequent years.

Export volumes, while smaller, also contributed to market size variations. Exports surged to 811 t in 2021, which combined with lower imports, squeezed the domestic market that year. By 2023, strong production growth drove the market to its highest point in the period, offsetting relatively stable import levels.

Production dried prunes in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of dried prunes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried prunes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand produced 2,869 tonnes of dried prunes, marking a significant decrease of 14.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2,728 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 3,371 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 16.1%, whereas the largest increase was in 2020, rising by 23.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports dried prunes from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 81 tonnes, while the highest was in 2021 at 811 tonnes, reflecting a tenfold gap between these years. In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 811 tonnes of dried prunes, representing a substantial gain of 253.9% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 63.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China was the dominant market for exports in kind, accounting for 87.9% of total flows, with a fragmented tail of other markets making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 241 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2021 at 2,138 thousand US dollars, indicating an 8.9-fold shift. In 2021, dried prunes shipments from Australia and New Zealand abroad stood at 2,138 thousand US dollars, reflecting a steep improvement of 383.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 38.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China remained the key destination for dried prunes from Australia and New Zealand in value terms, accounting for 79.6% of total exports, while other destinations were much less significant.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Imports dried prunes to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand's volume of dried prunes imports totalled 2,508 tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 24.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 27.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, rising by 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Chile and the United States were the dominant suppliers of dried prunes to Australia and New Zealand in kind, together taking 94.1% of total imports, with other destinations each accounting for relatively small shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported 11,078 thousand US dollars worth of dried prunes, down by 9.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 18.5%, while the largest increase was in 2020, rising by 8.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States and Chile remained the principal directions for imports in value terms, jointly taking 91.5% of total flows; other partners each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021