MERCOSUR: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the MERCOSUR market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, when its value increased by 59% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in MERCOSUR

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together comprising 98% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +45.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in MERCOSUR skyrocketed to X tons per ha, picking up by 48% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a strong increase. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X ha, waning by -18.6% against 2021. The total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area increased by +63.2% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the fifth year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by 9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 40%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Peru represented the key exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 69% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), creating a 30% share of total exports.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports, with a CAGR of +69.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Peru (+68 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile saw its share reduced by -49.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

In Peru, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports increased at an average annual rate of +58.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-3.0%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports in MERCOSUR surged to X tons, growing by 97% on 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 168% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the key importer of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 52% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 31% share, followed by Chile (8.6%) and Uruguay (4.9%). Guyana (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +119.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 93% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Chile, with a CAGR of +127.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Guyana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+25.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform