MERCOSUR: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR vegetable and melon market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, vegetable and melon production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Colombia, Chile, Venezuela and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average vegetable and melon yield dropped modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the yield, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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 total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in MERCOSUR amounted to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables and melons were exported in MERCOSUR; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Total exports indicated a measured 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, 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 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest vegetable and melon supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Peru totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Peru ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported in MERCOSUR expanded significantly to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight increase 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the key importer of vegetables and melons in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Paraguay (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Colombia (X%) and Chile (X%). The following importers - Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vegetables and melons in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Ecuador ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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