Latin America and the Caribbean: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American orange market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, orange production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of orange production was Brazil (X tons), comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, orange production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (X tons), fourfold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4% share.

In Brazil, orange production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+0.9% per year) and Argentina (+0.9% per year).

In 2022, the average orange yield in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the orange yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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 oranges were harvested in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 0.8% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Orange Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of oranges were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; shrinking by -17.4% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 2014 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, orange exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Chile (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together amounting to 79% of total export. Peru (X tons) held a 7.4% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (5.8%) and Uruguay (5.6%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest orange supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile amounted to +4.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+20.4% per year) and Argentina (-5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 8.3%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while Nicaragua ($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 (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of oranges decreased by -11.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, orange imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +85.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Guatemala (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the largest importers of oranges, together generating 87% 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 Ecuador (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest orange importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Costa Rica ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, surging by 12% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($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 (+10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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