Latin America and the Caribbean: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American persimmon market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, persimmon production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest persimmon producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Brazil was relatively modest.

In 2022, the average yield of persimmons in Latin America and the Caribbean shrank to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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.

The persimmon harvested area dropped to X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of persimmons exported in Latin America and the Caribbean reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X) emerged as the largest persimmon supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Brazil, persimmon exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Peru ($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.

Persimmon Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of persimmons were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of persimmon imports in 2022 were Mexico (X tons), Bahamas (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. Argentina (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

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

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

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Bolivia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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