Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes 2025

Market Size for Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American fruit or nut preserves market stood at $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, overseas shipments of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes increased by 0.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves exports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 47% of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ecuador (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 38% share of total exports. Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Chile decreased at an average annual rate of -2.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Brazil (+6.9%), Ecuador (+5.3%) and Guatemala (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +6.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Argentina (-3.6%), Costa Rica (-4.1%) and Mexico (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Guatemala, Ecuador and Brazil increased by +7, +5.2 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest fruit or nut preserves supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Guatemala, with an 8.9% share.

In Chile, fruit or nut preserves exports declined by an average annual rate of -5.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+4.0% per year) and Guatemala (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Costa Rica (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes, when their volume increased by 53% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Guatemala (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the largest importers of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes in 2021, finishing at approx. 15% and 14% of total imports, respectively. Argentina (X tons) held a 9% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (8.8%), El Salvador (6.9%), Ecuador (5.8%), Brazil (5.6%), Mexico (5.5%), Peru (5.2%) and Honduras (5.1%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 37% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +13.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 7.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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