MERCOSUR: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR apple market soared to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Apple Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, apple production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Chile (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2023, the average yield of apples in MERCOSUR rose modestly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 2023, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in MERCOSUR rose modestly to X ha, growing by X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible setback. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, exports of apples in MERCOSUR declined markedly to X tons, reducing by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Chile (X tons) represented the major exporter of apples, creating X% of total exports. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Brazil (X%).

Exports from Chile decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. Argentina (X%) and Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the largest apple supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Apple Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Apple imports rose to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, apple imports expanded notably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented the main importers of apples in MERCOSUR, together recording approx. X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%). Paraguay (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest apple importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Peru, Venezuela and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform