MERCOSUR: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, the MERCOSUR mushroom and truffle market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of mushroom and truffle production was Colombia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, mushroom and truffle production in Colombia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Colombia, mushroom and truffle production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Chile (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, overseas shipments of mushrooms and truffles increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports declined sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), committing an X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons), Guyana (X tons) and Chile (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to mushroom and truffle exports from Colombia stood at X%. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Guyana (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Guyana (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Colombia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Chile ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of mushrooms and truffles decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) were the key importers of mushrooms and truffles in 2023, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Ecuador (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Uruguay (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Suriname (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mushroom and truffle importing markets in MERCOSUR were Uruguay ($X), Brazil ($X) and Guyana ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Ecuador, Argentina, Chile and Suriname lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ecuador, 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 MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Guyana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guyana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform