Chile: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Chile

The Chilean apple market totaled $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Chile

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of apples in Chile totaled X tons per ha in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 2.2% against the previous year. The apple yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the apple harvested area in Chile fell to X ha, which is down by -4.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 5.3%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Chile

For the third consecutive year, Chile recorded decline in shipments abroad of apples, which decreased by -2.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 22%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Chile, together comprising 30% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ecuador, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Taiwan (Chinese), the UK, Germany, France, Bolivia and Guatemala, which together accounted for a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +15.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for apple exported from Chile were Colombia ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 30% of total exports. India, Ecuador, Taiwan (Chinese), Saudi Arabia, the UK, Germany, Peru, France, Guatemala and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +19.2%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2021, the amount of apples imported into Chile expanded remarkably to X tons, rising by 13% on the year before. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, apple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Chile, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled +12.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Chile, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +11.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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