Chile: Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Chile

For the seventh consecutive year, the Chilean vinegar-preserved vegetable market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 21% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Vinegar-preserved vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Production in Chile

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.3% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes were exported from Chile; picking up by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 204% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 229%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for vinegar-preserved vegetable exports from Chile, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, vinegar-preserved vegetable exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +142.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes exports from Chile, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +140.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vinegar-preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vinegar-Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes imported into Chile shrank slightly to X tons, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of vinegar-preserved vegetable to Chile, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, vinegar-preserved vegetable imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +12.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+10.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables in vinegar other than potatoes to Chile, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+23.6% per year) and India (+19.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vinegar-preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vinegar-preserved vegetable import price increased by +72.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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