Uruguay: Market for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes 2024

Market Size for Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Uruguay

The Uruguayan market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a temperate expansion. Citrus fruit jams and marmalades consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes in Uruguay

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Exports from Uruguay

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes increased by 138% to X kg in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 161%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 174%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg), Chile (X kg) and Panama (X kg) were the main destinations of citrus fruit jams and marmalades exports from Uruguay.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of -7.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes exports from Uruguay, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile totaled -25.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-22.3% per year) and Panama (-13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Panama (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Citrus Fruit Jams, Marmalades, Jellies, Purees or Pastes

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes into Uruguay surged to X tons, increasing by 25% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 130%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 258%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Costa Rica (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams and marmalades to Uruguay, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit jams and marmalades imports from Costa Rica exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Costa Rica was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+30.5% per year) and Chile (-40.5% per year).

In value terms, Costa Rica ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Uruguay, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Costa Rica was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+30.8% per year) and Chile (-39.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit jams and marmalades import price increased by +61.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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