MERCOSUR: Fruit And Berry Market 2023

Fruit And Berry Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR fruit and berry market was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fruit and berry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of fruit and berry production was Brazil (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit and berry production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Colombia (X tons), fourfold. Ecuador (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

In Brazil, fruit and berry production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

In 2022, the average fruit and berry yield in MERCOSUR shrank modestly to X tons per ha, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fruit and berry yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits and berries in MERCOSUR contracted slightly to X ha, approximately equating 2021. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After seven years of growth, overseas shipments of fruits and berries decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ecuador was the largest exporter of fruits and berries in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Chile (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%). Argentina (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit and berry exports from Ecuador stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Colombia (X%) and Brazil (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Argentina (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Peru ($X) and Ecuador ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of fruits and berries imported in MERCOSUR rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of fruits and berries, namely Argentina, Brazil and Chile, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Peru (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest fruit and berry importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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