MERCOSUR: Food Sorting Machine Market 2024

Food Sorting Machine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR food sorting machine market expanded rapidly to $X.8B in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a notable expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X.5B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, food sorting machine production rose notably to $X.5B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X.2B. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Sorting Machine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food sorting machine exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil represented the main exporting country with an export of around X units, which amounted to X% of total exports. Uruguay (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Argentina (X%). Chile (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay 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 Brazil (X p.p.) and Uruguay (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Chile (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest food sorting machine supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per unit), while Brazil ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Food Sorting Machine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit imported in MERCOSUR declined significantly to X units, falling by X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, food sorting machine imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile was the key importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X units), Peru (X units), Argentina (X units), Uruguay (X units) and Colombia (X units), together creating a X% share of total imports. Ecuador (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Ecuador (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Peru (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs and fruit in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Chile was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Argentina ($X per unit), while Ecuador ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

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