Latin America and the Caribbean: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American citrus fruit market totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest citrus fruit producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

In Brazil, citrus fruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico represented the largest exporter of citrus fruits in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%). The following exporters - Nicaragua (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Mexico increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Nicaragua (X%), Peru (X%), Chile (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nicaragua emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) and Uruguay (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.), Nicaragua (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Uruguay, Mexico and Argentina saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

In Mexico, citrus fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Nicaragua ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Guatemala (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Costa Rica (X%). Colombia (X tons), Bahamas (X tons), Panama (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia, El Salvador, Argentina and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Panama, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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