MERCOSUR: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR fruit market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Fruit Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

In Brazil, fruit production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

The average fruit yield dropped to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped 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.

The fruit harvested area contracted to X ha in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, fruit exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ecuador represented the main exporter of fruits in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%). Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit exports from Ecuador stood at X%. 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. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru and Ecuador increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fruit supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Ecuador ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported in MERCOSUR amounted to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. 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 accounted for a X% share of total imports.

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

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 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 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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