Japan: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in Japan

The Japanese dried prune market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in Japan

In value terms, dried prune production amounted 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 remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Dried Prune Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2023, exports of dried prunes from Japan skyrocketed to X tons, surging by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from Japan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Macao SAR (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Macao SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dried prunes exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Macao SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macao SAR (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average dried prune export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into Japan

Dried prune imports into Japan stood at X tons in 2023, approximately reflecting 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest dried prune supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dried prune imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to Japan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dried prune import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, dried prune import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform