Uruguay: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Uruguay

The Uruguayan blueberry and cranberry market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Uruguay

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Uruguay amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw 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.

The blueberry and cranberry harvested area in Uruguay was estimated at less than X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of blueberries and cranberries exported from Uruguay contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -75.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Uruguay, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fivefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -15.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+0.9% per year) and Brazil (+23.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Uruguay, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to -23.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+13.3% per year) and Spain (-8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -39.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, 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 (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Uruguay

Blueberry and cranberry imports into Uruguay surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 217% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 889% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 685%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile stood at +65.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (0.0% per year) and Argentina (+52.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Uruguay were Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +54.7%, 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 average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 the United States (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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