Uruguay: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Uruguay

In 2022, the Uruguayan fruit and berry market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced setback. Fruit and berry consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Production in Uruguay

In value terms, fruit and berry production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of fruits and berries in Uruguay reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit and berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 harvested area of fruits and berries in Uruguay shrank slightly to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Uruguay

Fruit and berry exports from Uruguay contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for fruit and berry exports from Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit and berry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruits and berries exports from Uruguay, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of fruits and berries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest fruit and berry supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit and berry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), twofold. Paraguay (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Uruguay, with a combined X% share of total imports. Paraguay, Argentina and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit and berry import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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