MERCOSUR: Dairy Produce Market 2024

Dairy Produce Market Size in MERCOSUR

After three years of growth, the MERCOSUR dairy produce market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dairy Produce Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, dairy produce production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dairy Produce Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of dairy produce exported in MERCOSUR rose remarkably to X tons, surging by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dairy produce exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together generating X% of total exports. Chile (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Peru (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Brazil, Paraguay and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 Argentina ($X per ton), while Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Dairy Produce Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Dairy produce imports reached X tons in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dairy produce imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Chile (X tons), Peru (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the largest importers of dairy produce, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Uruguay (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dairy produce importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Colombia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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