Uruguay: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan berry market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed strong growth. Berry consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Berry Production in Uruguay

In value terms, berry production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Uruguay totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. less than X ha of berries were harvested in Uruguay; leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Berry Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of berries exported from Uruguay reduced dramatically to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, berry exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for berry exports from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, berry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Israel (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Berry Imports

Imports into Uruguay

For the fourth consecutive year, Uruguay recorded growth in supplies from abroad of berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest berry suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($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 (X%).

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