MERCOSUR: Persimmon Market 2025

Persimmon Market Size in MERCOSUR

After two years of decline, the MERCOSUR persimmon market increased by 16% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, persimmon production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 35% 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.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest persimmon producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for 98% of total volume.

In Brazil, persimmon production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average yield of persimmons in MERCOSUR expanded modestly to X tons per ha, growing by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the persimmon yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of persimmons were harvested in MERCOSUR; approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X tons of persimmons were exported in MERCOSUR; jumping by 117% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, persimmon exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) represented roughly 70% of total exports in 2021. Peru (X tons) took a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (6.5%). Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of +45.1%, recorded 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 2021, which is down by -30.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (-1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Persimmon imports dropped sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -29.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 51%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2021. Paraguay (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to persimmon imports into Brazil stood at +3.7%. At the same time, Paraguay (+70.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +70.6% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Paraguay increased by +2.6 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported persimmons in MERCOSUR, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 0.5% share of total imports.

In Brazil, persimmon imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform