MERCOSUR: Market for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified 2025

Market Size for Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified in MERCOSUR

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exported in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, rising by 36% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) represented roughly 83% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), comprising a 12% share of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - each resulted at a 4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of +51.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Colombia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

Ecuador, with a CAGR of +52.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Citrus Fruits Not Elsewhere Classified

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified were imported in MERCOSUR; declining by -41.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +7.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 55% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Colombia (13%) and Suriname (12%). The following importers - Guyana (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) - each finished at a 4.1% share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guyana (+17.1%), Uruguay (+14.7%), Suriname (+11.2%) and Paraguay (+8.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guyana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +17.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Colombia (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Paraguay (+6.7 p.p.), Suriname (+6.4 p.p.) and Guyana (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Colombia saw its share reduced by -9.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified in MERCOSUR, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Suriname ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 4% share.

In Brazil, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Suriname (+8.6% per year) and Colombia (-4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 65% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform