MERCOSUR: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR root and tuber market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 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 failed to regain momentum.

Brazil (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of root and tuber production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, root and tuber production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Peru (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in MERCOSUR declined to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted 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 total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in MERCOSUR reached X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons), distantly followed by Ecuador (X tons), Peru (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the largest exporters of roots and tubers, together committing 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 Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) remains the largest root and tuber supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising 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 2019 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($X per ton), while Argentina ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers imported in MERCOSUR fell slightly to X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Total imports indicated notable growth 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Paraguay was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Chile (X tons), Guyana (X tons), Suriname (X tons) and Argentina (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Paraguay increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uruguay, Suriname and Guyana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Brazil (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Paraguay (X p.p.), Chile (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Suriname (X p.p.), Guyana (X p.p.) and Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Guyana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Suriname, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Argentina, 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 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 Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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