MERCOSUR: Cauliflower And Broccoli Market 2024

Cauliflower And Broccoli Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR cauliflower and broccoli market contracted to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ecuador (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cauliflower and broccoli production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, cauliflower and broccoli production in Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Peru (X tons), twofold. Venezuela (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Ecuador totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Venezuela (X% per year).

The average cauliflower and broccoli yield reached X tons per ha in 2023, rising by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the harvested area of cauliflower and broccoli in MERCOSUR declined slightly to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. The total harvested area indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, cauliflower and broccoli harvested area increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the cauliflower and broccoli harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cauliflower And Broccoli Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of cauliflower and broccoli increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli exports reached $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli exports from Ecuador stood at X%. At the same time, Brazil (X%) and Argentina (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. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.) and Argentina (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Ecuador (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest cauliflower and broccoli supplying countries in MERCOSUR were Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Brazil, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 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, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cauliflower And Broccoli Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of cauliflower and broccoli imported in MERCOSUR shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. In general, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, cauliflower and broccoli imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Paraguay (X tons) represented the major importer of cauliflower and broccoli, comprising X% of total imports. Suriname (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Guyana (X%) and Peru (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cauliflower and broccoli imports into Paraguay stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%), Suriname (X%) and Guyana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. While the share of Suriname (X p.p.) and Peru (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Paraguay (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Guyana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cauliflower and broccoli in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Suriname, with an X% share.

In Guyana, cauliflower and broccoli imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Suriname (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guyana ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform