MERCOSUR: Berry Market 2024

Berry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR berry market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Berry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, berry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Chile (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of berry production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, berry production in Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Peru (X tons), twofold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Chile totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of berries in MERCOSUR surged to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. 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 berries were harvested in MERCOSUR; waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Berry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the fifth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, berry exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the major exporter of berries, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Chile ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Berry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Berry imports soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) dominates imports structure, together creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) held a relatively small 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 Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported berries in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Brazil, berry imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform