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MERCOSUR - Fresh or Chilled Anchovies - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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MERCOSUR: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR fresh or chilled anchovies market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fresh or chilled anchovies production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled anchovieses increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 277%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh or chilled anchovies exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 430% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Peru dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), generating a 7.5% share of total exports.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh or chilled anchovieses exports, with a CAGR of +56.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Argentina (+30.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Peru (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-19.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled anchovies supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Argentina ($X) and Peru ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +37.2%, 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 2021, reducing by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.0%).

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Anchovies

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, imports of fresh or chilled anchovieses in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, growing by 168% against the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,468% 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, fresh or chilled anchovies imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 1,678%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of fresh or chilled anchovieses, namely Ecuador, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Ecuador was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh or chilled anchovieses imports, with a CAGR of +47.7% from 2012 to 2021. Ecuador (+4.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled anchovieses in MERCOSUR.

In Ecuador, fresh or chilled anchovies imports increased at an average annual rate of +31.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ecuador amounted to -11.1% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for fresh or chilled anchovies in MERCOSUR. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in MERCOSUR, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in MERCOSUR
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024