Prunes exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prunes by the United States reached $126.4 million in 2024 (24.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 108 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $169.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126.4M | 24.9K t |
| 2023 | $132.2M | 24.3K t |
| 2022 | $169.3M | 35.2K t |
| 2021 | $144.9M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $128.4M | 32.9K t |
| 2019 | $128.9M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $145.2M | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $148.0M | 33.8K t |
Where the United States exports prunes to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (19%), Mexico (11%), Canada (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $24.5M | 19% |
| Mexico | $13.5M | 11% |
| Canada | $12.2M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 7.8% |
| Israel | $6.9M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 4.5% |
| China | $5.5M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 79% above the world average of $2.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prunes imports to the United States
The United States imported $32.2 million of prunes in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 201 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Chile accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $25.2M | 78% |
| Argentina | $3.2M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $655K | 2% |
| Canada | $411K | 1.3% |
| France | $298K | 0.9% |
| Afghanistan | $288K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $271K | 0.8% |
| Moldova | $144K | 0.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $102K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0813.20: Fruit, edible: prunes, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of prunes exported by the United States?
The United States exported prunes worth $126.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 108 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy prunes from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Mexico (11%) and Canada (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average export price of prunes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of prunes from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $148.0 million in 2017 to $126.4 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $169.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import prunes?
Yes. The United States imported $32.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Chile, Argentina and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $94.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for prunes?
The HS code for prunes is subheading 0813.20. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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