Chile: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean blueberry and cranberry market increased by 328% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption posted a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Chile

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Chile soared to X tons per ha, with an increase of 30% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The blueberry and cranberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. 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 blueberries and cranberries production in Chile was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period 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 2013 when the harvested area increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from Chile dropped to X tons, shrinking by -6.6% on 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Chile, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+13.9% per year) and the UK (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Chile, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -3.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+8.7% per year) and the UK (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the UK (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries imported into Chile surged to X tons, with an increase of 56% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8,318% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 6,320%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) was the main supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Chile, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru stood at +163.4%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberries and cranberries to Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru stood at +132.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 71%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Peru.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +11.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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