Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2024

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the Latin American market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mexico (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield in Latin America and the Caribbean soared to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield indicated a prominent increase 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 yield decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry yield hit record highs 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 harvested area of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean declined to X ha, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated a prominent expansion 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) was the major exporter of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, comprising X% of total exports. Mexico (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Chile (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries imported in Latin America and the Caribbean skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. 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), Mexico (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Bahamas (X tons) was the main importer of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Latin America and the Caribbean, mixing up X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons) and Panama (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Aruba (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), El Salvador (X tons), Barbados (X tons), Chile (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, the largest raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Bahamas ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Argentina, Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Aruba, Chile, El Salvador, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among 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

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Costa Rica ($X per ton), while Trinidad and Tobago ($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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