MERCOSUR: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the MERCOSUR market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate perceptible growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in MERCOSUR

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The country with the largest volume of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production was Peru (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production in Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Chile (X tons), twofold.

In Peru, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

The average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in MERCOSUR shrank rapidly to X ha, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in MERCOSUR

For the fifth year in a row, MERCOSUR recorded growth in shipments abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Peru was the largest exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Peru increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Peru amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Chile totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%).

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil represented the main importer of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in MERCOSUR, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Argentina (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Chile (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Uruguay (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 key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Uruguay and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained 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 Colombia ($X per ton), while Guyana ($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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