MERCOSUR: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR citrus fruit market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Citrus Fruit Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, citrus fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of citrus fruit production was Brazil (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, citrus fruit production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), sevenfold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Brazil, citrus fruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

The average citrus fruit yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the citrus fruit yield attained the maximum level 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, the total area harvested in terms of citrus fruits production in MERCOSUR fell to X ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a moderate 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) was the largest exporter of citrus fruits in MERCOSUR, creating X% of total export. Brazil (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uruguay (X%) and Colombia (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a notable 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the key importers of citrus fruits in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%). Ecuador (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (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 leading 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported citrus fruits in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Peru ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform