MERCOSUR: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR mushroom and truffle market fell sharply to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 remained at a lower figure.

Colombia (X tons) remains the largest mushroom and truffle producing country in MERCOSUR, accounting for 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 were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Colombia prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), comprising an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons) and Guyana (X tons) - together made up X% 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%) and Guyana (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. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Brazil and Guyana increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the largest mushroom and truffle supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Colombia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 dropped sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of mushrooms and truffles imported in MERCOSUR dropped remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Ecuador (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Uruguay (X%) and Suriname (X%). Chile (X tons) and Peru (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports 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, Peru, Suriname and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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