MERCOSUR: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR candied fruit market rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 6.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, candied fruit production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest candied fruit producing country in MERCOSUR, comprising approx. 52% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Colombia (X tons), fivefold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Brazil amounted to +3.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (+5.2% per year) and Argentina (+2.1% per year).

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, candied fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +62.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), committing a 7.9% share of total exports. Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Peru (+19.8%) and Colombia (+8.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +19.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Argentina (-1.0%) and Chile (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+11 p.p.) and Peru (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Argentina (-4.1 p.p.) and Chile (-9.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest candied fruit supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 9.4% share.

In Brazil, candied fruit exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (+16.0% per year) and Chile (-5.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 63%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, candied fruit imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) dominates imports structure, together creating 82% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), mixing up a 5.4% share of total imports. Brazil (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +16.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform