Brazil: Frozen Potato Market 2024

Frozen Potato Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian frozen potato market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Frozen potato consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen potatoes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen potato exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tons) was the main destination for frozen potato exports from Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen potato exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Paraguay (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay stood at X.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen potatoes exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay amounted to X.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen potato export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of frozen potatoes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, frozen potato imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Brazil, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest frozen potato suppliers to Brazil were Argentina ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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