Brazil: Strawberry Market 2024

Strawberry Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian strawberry market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Brazil

In value terms, strawberry production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Brazil expanded to X tons per ha, picking up by 3.6% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Brazil amounted to X ha, increasing by 1.9% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of strawberries were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5,343% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 873%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Panama (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Marshall Islands (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Brazil, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Marshall Islands (with a CAGR of +90.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Panama ($X), Portugal ($X) and Marshall Islands ($X) constituted the largest markets for strawberry exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 69% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of +80.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -38.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Marshall Islands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2019, purchases abroad of strawberries decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 3.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of -7.2% was in 2013. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United States (X tons) was the main strawberry supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to -26.7%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Brazil, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -20.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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