MERCOSUR: Pineapple Market 2024

Pineapple Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR pineapple market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pineapple Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, pineapple production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest pineapple producing country in MERCOSUR, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pineapple production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Colombia (X tons), threefold. Peru (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of pineapples in MERCOSUR totaled X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 pineapples in MERCOSUR reduced to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the pineapple harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of pineapples increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pineapple exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ecuador prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Colombia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) - each finished at an X% share of total exports.

Exports from Ecuador increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the largest pineapple supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Ecuador, pineapple exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pineapple Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, pineapple imports in MERCOSUR declined significantly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some 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 volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile represented the largest importer of pineapples in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Chile increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), Paraguay (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. Uruguay (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Argentina saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest pineapple importing markets in MERCOSUR were Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Uruguay ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

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