MERCOSUR: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the MERCOSUR fruit market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest fruit producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, fruit 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 a X% share.

In Brazil, fruit 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).

The average fruit yield shrank slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in MERCOSUR; flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Fruit Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the eighth consecutive year, MERCOSUR recorded growth in overseas shipments of fruits, which increased 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; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ecuador was the largest exporter of fruits in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Brazil (X%). Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fruit 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. By contrast, Chile (X%) and Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.) and Ecuador (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, Ecuador ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted 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 Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, fruit imports in MERCOSUR amounted to X tons, rising by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded rapidly 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 somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fruit imports in 2022 were Argentina (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. Colombia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Ecuador (X%). The following importers - Peru (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share 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 Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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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