Chile: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Chile

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Chile surged to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 27% compared with 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries production in Chile was estimated at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 7.9%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Chile

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Chile contracted to X tons, waning by -6.6% on 2021. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced 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 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Chile, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, 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 taken 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Chile, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($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 growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -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

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Chile

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries imported into Chile skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 56% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 10,450% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 19,970% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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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