Chile: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Chile

The Chilean blueberry and cranberry market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Chile

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Chile reduced to X tonnes per ha in 2021, declining by -X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tonnes per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average blueberry and cranberry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Chile rose sharply to X ha, with an increase of X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The blueberry and cranberry harvested area peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2021, overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tonnes), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberry and cranberry exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Chile

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tonnes) constituted the largest blueberry and cranberry supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tonnes), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Peru amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and the United States (+X% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Peru totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+X% per year) and Canada (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform