Latin America and the Caribbean: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Latin American persimmon market, when its value increased by 15% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, persimmon production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest persimmon producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. 98% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Brazil was relatively modest.

In 2021, the average persimmon yield in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded slightly to X tons per ha, picking up by 1.6% against 2020. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the persimmon yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the persimmon harvested area in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X ha, flattening at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, overseas shipments of persimmons were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, persimmon exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the major exporter of persimmons in Latin America and the Caribbean, generating 91% of total export. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), making up a 5.2% share of total exports. Uruguay (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Peru (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest persimmon supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +45.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -20.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, imports of persimmons in Latin America and the Caribbean declined to X tons, with a decrease of -7.3% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -19.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -33.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of persimmon imports in 2021 were Brazil (X tons), Bahamas (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons), together recording 85% of total import. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons), mixing up an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bolivia (with a CAGR of +81.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported persimmons in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahamas ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 17% share.

In Brazil, persimmon imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bahamas (+4.6% per year) and Mexico (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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