Latin America and the Caribbean: Preserved Fruit Market 2020

Preserved Fruit Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, exports of preserved fruits in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The preserved fruit exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the preserved fruit exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the preserved fruit exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, preserved fruit exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a significant growth from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the preserved fruit exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. In that year, the preserved fruit exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the preserved fruit exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Preserved Fruit Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mexico represented the key exporter of preserved fruits in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), committing X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) held the weak share of total exports.

Exports from Mexico decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Argentina (+X%) and Brazil (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Chile (-X%) and Costa Rica (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Mexico increased by X% percentage points, while Argentina (-X%) and Brazil (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest preserved fruit supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

In Mexico, preserved fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Preserved Fruit Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the preserved fruit export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. The export price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the preserved fruit export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for preserved fruits attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for preserved fruits failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Chile ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Costa Rica (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Fruit Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the amount of preserved fruits imported in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The preserved fruit imports continue to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, preserved fruit imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the preserved fruit imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Preserved Fruit Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Argentina (X tons), distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Panama (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the largest importers of preserved fruits, together committing X% of total imports. El Salvador (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), Aruba (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by El Salvador (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Chile ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. Panama, Brazil, Aruba, Uruguay, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Bolivia and Guatemala lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Panama (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Fruit Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The preserved fruit import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for preserved fruits attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Aruba ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Panama (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform