Chile: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Chile

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Chilean vegetable and melon market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vegetable and melon consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Chile

In value terms, vegetable and melon production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Chile reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Chile declined modestly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported from Chile; surging by X% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable and melon exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable and melon exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from Chile were Mexico ($X), Brazil ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Chile

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of vegetables and melons decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest vegetable and melon supplier to Chile, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Chile were Peru ($X), China ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, 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

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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