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Dried prunes market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The dried prunes market in the SADC region experienced considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After reaching 1.07 million tonnes in 2018, market volume contracted sharply by over 40% to 637 200 tonnes in 2019. A strong rebound followed in 2020, lifting consumption back to 1.08 million tonnes.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a phase of steady decline, falling to 632 800 tonnes by 2023. This downward trajectory was primarily driven by a steep reduction in imports, which dropped from 783 700 tonnes in 2018 to 359 900 tonnes in 2023. Export flows also varied significantly, contributing to the overall market fluctuations.

Domestic production fluctuated between 357 000 tonnes and 517 000 tonnes during the period, but these changes were overshadowed by the larger shifts in trade, which defined the market's overall direction.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried prunes in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried prunes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried prunes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, dried prune production in SADC reached its lowest point at 357.0 t, following a significant decline of 10.8% that year. However, production rebounded sharply in 2020, reaching 477.9 t—a substantial 33.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 19.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	(10.8%)	33.9%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried prunes from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of dried prunes from SADC showed considerable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019 at 460.8 t—representing a dramatic 287.1% increase that year. By 2020, exports had fallen sharply to 108.8 t, marking a 76.4% decline from the previous year. Overall, there was an 11.9-fold difference between the highest and lowest export volumes during these years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	206.1%	287.1%	(76.4%)	40.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, SADC's dried prune exports were distributed across a diverse range of markets. Hong Kong was the largest destination, accounting for 32.9% of export volumes, followed by Malaysia at 9.0% and Italy at 7.8%. Together, these three markets represented 49.6% of total exports, with numerous other countries contributing smaller but meaningful shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of dried prune exports from SADC exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their highest value in 2019 at 1 738 K $ US, following a substantial 204.4% increase that year. However, by 2020, export values had fallen to 379 K $ US—a sharp 78.2% decline from the previous year. Overall, there was a 4.6-fold difference between the peak and lowest export values during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.2%	204.4%	(78.2%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Italy remained the key markets for SADC's dried prune exports in value terms. Hong Kong accounted for 39.2% of export value, Malaysia for 9.6%, and Italy for 5.6%. Together, these three partners represented 54.4% of total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried prunes to SADC

Imports in kind, t

SADC's imports of dried prunes declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching approximately 710.1 t—a 4.2% decrease from 2019. The highest import volume occurred in 2018 at 783.7 t, following a notable 23.0% increase that year. Imports then fell by 5.4% in 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.4%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.0%	(5.4%)	(4.2%)	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three countries dominated SADC's dried prune imports by volume: Chile, France, and Argentina. Together, these markets accounted for 74.7% of total imports during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of dried prune imports to SADC declined for the second year in a row in 2020, totaling 1 955 K $ US—a moderate 5.0% decrease from 2019. The peak import value occurred in 2018 at 2 274 K $ US, following a 15.9% increase that year. Imports then fell by 9.5% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.9%	(9.5%)	(5.0%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile, France, and Argentina remained the dominant sources for SADC's dried prune imports in value terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 77.5% of total import flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io