Uruguay: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan citrus fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Uruguay

In value terms, citrus fruit production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of citrus fruits in Uruguay declined to X tons per ha, which is down by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in Uruguay; approximately equating the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the citrus fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of citrus fruits were exported from Uruguay; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to 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).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Uruguay

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Uruguay, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Egypt ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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