MERCOSUR: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2025

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR frozen fruits and vegetables market reached $X in 2022, rising 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in MERCOSUR

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the fifth year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of frozen fruits and vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of frozen fruits and vegetables, namely Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Brazil (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, frozen fruits and vegetables imports in MERCOSUR reduced modestly to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Total imports indicated buoyant growth 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 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the largest importer of frozen fruits and vegetables in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%) and Uruguay (X%). The following importers - Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen fruits and vegetables imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Colombia (X%), Chile (X%), Ecuador (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Colombia (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Chile ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform