Alliaceous vegetables market in MERCOSUR

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh alliaceous vegetables in MERCOSUR expanded from 2 695 thousand tons in 2018 to 2 756 thousand tons in 2019, with value rising to $2.9 billion. This growth coincided with a regional trade dynamic where MERCOSUR's horticultural trade with Spain showed a deficit for Spain, reflecting shifts in supply and demand that influenced fresh vegetable availability. Market volume then stabilized around 2 725 thousand tons in 2020, while value continued climbing to $3.1 billion.

Following a period of stability in 2021, the market rose sharply in 2022 to reach 2 814 thousand tons in volume and $3.2 billion in value. This increase was supported by an 11% rise in fresh vegetable exports from Argentina, indicating strengthened production and sanitary certification by SENASA that boosted regional activity. Concurrently, the Russia-Ukraine war drove up fertilizer and energy costs, elevating production expenses and market prices. By 2023, market volume stabilized at 2 767 thousand tons, with value easing to $3.2 billion.

Production alliaceous vegetables in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, MERCOSUR produced 2,553 thousand tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, representing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, at 2.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of alliaceous vegetables in MERCOSUR was valued at 19,874 million US dollars, marking a year-over-year decline of 6.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 18,735 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports alliaceous vegetables from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K t

MERCOSUR's exports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume reached 185.1 thousand tonnes, reflecting a notable rise of 20.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 55.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the principal buyers of alliaceous vegetables from MERCOSUR were Asia, not elsewhere specified (accounting for 3.5% of exports in kind), the United States (2.9%), and Mexico (0.8%). Together, these three markets represented 7.3% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of alliaceous vegetables from MERCOSUR increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 210.9 million US dollars, up by 28.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 156.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 18.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in value terms was diverse. The United States (6.2% of exports in value terms), Asia, not elsewhere specified (4.0%), and France (1.7%) together accounted for only 11.9% of total flows. The remaining 88.1% was supplied to or from many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K t

The volume of alliaceous vegetables imports into MERCOSUR increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totalled 356.9 thousand tonnes, representing a 12.4% uptick year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 42.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China (21.9% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (7.5%), and Spain (6.3%) led the ranking of suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to MERCOSUR. Their combined share reached 35.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of alliaceous vegetables to MERCOSUR increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 364.0 million US dollars, which is 16.4% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 237.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 28.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 31.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of alliaceous vegetables to MERCOSUR relied on a wide range of partner countries. China (29.9% of imports in value terms), Spain (8.6%), and Chile (3.9%) together accounted for just 42.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to MERCOSUR in value, 2017-2020