MERCOSUR: Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market 2024

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR fruit-preparation industrial machinery market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -3.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

Fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports surged to X units in 2021, increasing by 69% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Peru (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables exports, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Peru (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Brazil increased by +5.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest fruit-preparation industrial machinery supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports.

In Brazil, fruit-preparation industrial machinery exports declined by an average annual rate of -7.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -15.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 26%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Peru ($X per unit), while Brazil totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-17.6%).

Fruit-Preparation Industrial Machinery Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, purchases abroad of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile was the largest importer of industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports resulting at X units, which was near 56% of total imports in 2021. Paraguay (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Argentina (9.3%), Peru (5.4%), Brazil (5.4%) and Ecuador (4.8%). Uruguay (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Chile was also the fastest-growing in terms of the industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables imports, with a CAGR of +18.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ecuador (+11.7%), Uruguay (+9.2%), Argentina (+6.8%) and Peru (+4.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Paraguay experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (-8.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and Peru increased by +44, +4.3, +3.1 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables in MERCOSUR, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 10% share.

In Brazil, fruit-preparation industrial machinery imports increased at an average annual rate of +16.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-0.5% per year) and Peru (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+27.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform