Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 182%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mexico (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons), with a combined 96% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +45.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 24% against 2021 figures. The yield indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked 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.

The raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area shrank to X ha in 2022, reducing by -13.1% compared with the year before. The total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area increased by +17.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports expanded remarkably to X tons in 2022, picking up by 9.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) was the largest exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, achieving 47% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) held a 30% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (20%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +69.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for 99% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +58.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 16%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile ($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 (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together recording 52% of total import. It was distantly followed by Panama (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons), together creating an 11% share of total imports. Guatemala (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Barbados (X tons), Chile (X tons), Bahamas (X tons), Cayman Islands (X tons), Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) and Jamaica (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Panama (with a CAGR of +206.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports. Panama, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Chile, Bahamas, El Salvador, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Among the main importing countries, Panama, with a CAGR of +249.0%, 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

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -1.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood 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 Cayman Islands ($X per ton), while Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+25.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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