In 2023, the import of dried prunes to the Netherlands stood at 3.94 million kilograms. According to the forecast data, a gradual decline is expected over the next five years. The forecasted import values from 2024 to 2028 indicate a steady decrease from 3.9171 million kilograms to 3.8251 million kilograms. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.61% between 2024 and 2025, 0.59% between 2025 and 2026, 0.59% between 2026 and 2027, and 0.58% between 2027 and 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately -0.58%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Changes in consumer preferences towards healthier snack options that may influence dried prune consumption.
- Fluctuations in agriculture production due to climate change impacting prune supply.
- Economic factors such as trade policies and tariffs that could affect import volumes.
- Emerging markets and potential for diversification of suppliers.