Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Flour And Strach Food Preparations 2019

Market Size for Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the flour and strach food preparations market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The consumption of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Production of Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, production of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The total output indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the production of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the production of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch attained their peak volume, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in Latin America and the Caribbean totaled X tons, approximately equating the previous year. The exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a modest growth from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports of Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Argentina (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in 2017. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), together achieving X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Costa Rica (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Costa Rica (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports. Colombia, Guatemala, Brazil, Costa Rica, Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries , Costa Rica (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices for Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, the export price for food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for food preparations of flour, meal, and starch attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Argentina (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, imports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the imports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the imports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, imports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch totaled $X in 2017. The imports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Imports of Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Mexico (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the main importers of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch, together constituting X% of total imports. Costa Rica (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Jamaica (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Honduras ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

In Mexico, imports of food preparations of flour, meal, and starch plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Honduras (+X% per year) and Guatemala (+X% per year).

Import Prices for Food Preparations Of Flour, Meal, And Starch by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The import price for food preparations of flour, meal, and starch in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. The import price for food preparations of flour, meal, and starch continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for food preparations of flour, meal, and starch reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Venezuela (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform