Chile: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Chile

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Chilean fruit market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Chile

In value terms, fruit production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in Chile dropped modestly to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained 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, the total area harvested in terms of fruits production in Chile dropped to X ha, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Fruit Exports

Exports from Chile

For the fourth year in a row, Chile recorded decline in shipments abroad of fruits, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for fruit exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 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: China (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, fruit imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to Chile were Ecuador ($X), Peru ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient 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 import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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