MERCOSUR: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR fruit and berry market totaled $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fruit and berry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest fruit and berry producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit and berry production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Colombia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ecuador (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in MERCOSUR reduced slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the fruit and berry harvested area in MERCOSUR declined modestly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit and berry production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated notable 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) represented the largest exporter of fruits and berries, comprising X% of total exports. Chile (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%). Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Ecuador increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, 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 MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

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 Peru ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported in MERCOSUR; rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of fruits and berries, namely Argentina, Brazil and Chile, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Colombia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ecuador (X%). The following importers - Peru (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each reached a X% 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 Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform