Uruguay: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan fruit and berry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Production in Uruguay

In value terms, fruit and berry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Uruguay reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The fruit and berry 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 fruits and berries were harvested in Uruguay; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2022, exports of fruits and berries from Uruguay contracted sharply to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Uruguay, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. Spain (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: Brazil (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($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 fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of fruits and berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit and berry to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), twofold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Uruguay were Brazil ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Paraguay, Italy, Argentina and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Paraguay, 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 fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit and berry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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