Chile: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Chile

The Chilean market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing surged to $X in 2022, rising by 802% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Chile

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Chile totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were harvested in Chile; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 235%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Chile, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X kg), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru totaled -20.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-24.9% per year) and Japan (-12.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Chile were the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports. Uruguay, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +26.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -32.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 424%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 United States (+36.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing imported into Chile surged to X tons, with an increase of 93% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 598%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 91%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Israel (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Chile, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +106.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), the United States ($X) and New Zealand ($X) appeared to be the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Chile, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Israel, with a CAGR of +83.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -39.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 490% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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