Latin America and the Caribbean: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Latin American blueberry and cranberry market, when its value increased by 114% to $X. In general, consumption saw a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 33%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Mexico (X tons), together accounting for 95% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +41.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry yield in Latin America and the Caribbean soared to X tons per ha, jumping by 42% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the blueberry and cranberry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area reduced sharply to X ha in 2022, shrinking by -20.8% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 71%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -8.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru represented the major exporter of blueberries and cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 54% of total exports in 2022. Chile (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mexico (X tons). All these countries together took near 45% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +64.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Peru amounted to +54.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (+1.2% per year) and Mexico (+30.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Blueberry and cranberry imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 81% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 148% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 75%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Panama (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented the main importers of blueberries and cranberries, together comprising 78% of total imports. Costa Rica (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Barbados (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Aruba (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of +166.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Panama, Guatemala, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Aruba, Uruguay, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Panama, with a CAGR of +219.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Aruba ($X per ton), while Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+25.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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