MERCOSUR: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the MERCOSUR grain market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, grain production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in MERCOSUR stood at X tons per ha, growing by X% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grain harvested area contracted slightly to X ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of grain was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grain exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Paraguay (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Paraguay ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Grain Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of grain, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the key importers of grain in 2022, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Peru (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain importing markets in MERCOSUR were Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Ecuador and Venezuela lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform