Brazil: Candied Fruit Market Overview 2021

Candied Fruit Market Size in Brazil

In 2019, the Brazilian candied fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Brazil

In value terms, candied fruit production shrank dramatically to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of candied fruits in Brazil totaled X kg per ha in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded 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 candied fruit harvested area in Brazil totaled X ha in 2019, stabilizing at 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2019, shipments abroad of candied fruits decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports shrank notably to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes) and Uruguay (X tonnes) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Brazil, with a combined X% share of total exports. Colombia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Brazil were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Colombia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Colombia ($X per tonne) and Uruguay ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per tonne) and Argentina ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2019, purchases abroad of candied fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2017 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in China, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Chile ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest candied fruit suppliers to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China saw 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 candied fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for candied fruits in the world?

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China (83K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of candied fruit consumption, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan (7.6K tonnes), more than tenfold. Malaysia (5.7K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of candied fruits in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of candied fruit production was China (192K tonnes), comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (63K tonnes), threefold.

What are the leading suppliers of candied fruits to Brazil?

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In value terms, China ($507K), Chile ($346K) and Thailand ($186K) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to Brazil, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of candied fruits from Brazil?

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In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Brazil were Chile ($525K), Argentina ($469K) and Uruguay ($192K), with a combined 87% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Colombia, which accounted for a further 3.1%.

What is the average export price for candied fruits in Brazil?

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In 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $1,024 per tonne, falling by -20.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for candied fruits in Brazil?

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The average candied fruit import price stood at $4,589 per tonne in 2019, picking up by 13% against the previous year.