Apple juice market in Latin America and the Caribbean

Earlier Report Observations

The unfermented apple juice market in Latin America and the Caribbean grew from 168.4 million US dollars in 2018 to 212.5 million US dollars in 2019. In 2020, market size dropped sharply to 121.7 million US dollars, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international supply chains and caused labor shortages in key production areas, leading to harvest and processing delays that constrained supply.

Recovery began in 2021, with the market reaching 166.8 million US dollars amid lingering pandemic-related supply chain difficulties. Growth accelerated in 2022 to 234.7 million US dollars, supported by post-pandemic recovery in production and distribution, although the Russia-Ukraine war raised global concerns that indirectly affected agricultural supply regions.

Market volume declined to 211.1 million US dollars in 2023. During this period, consumer preferences shifted toward natural and organic products, while tariff reductions and the expansion of online sales channels influenced market dynamics. In 2024, these health and sustainability trends continued to shape the market environment.

Production apple juice in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Top producers of apple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple juice, 2017-2020

In 2019, apple juice production in Latin America and the Caribbean reached its peak at 209.6 million liters. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 158.9 million liters, representing a significant year-over-year decline of 24.2%. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 22%, which translates to an average annualized rate of 7.9%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019, when production grew by 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of growth, apple juice production in Latin America and the Caribbean experienced a downturn. In 2019, production value peaked at 263.3 million US dollars. By 2020, this had dropped sharply to 183.8 million US dollars, marking a substantial 30.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, the overall decline in production value was 17.3%, averaging 6.1% per year. The most notable increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apple juice from Latin America and the Caribbean

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Apple juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 116.3 million liters. By 2020, they had fallen to 94.7 million liters, showing a slight decrease of 1.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 13.5%, with an average annualized rate of 4.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 17.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Japan, and South Korea remained the primary buyers of apple juice from Latin America and the Caribbean in terms of volume. The United States accounted for 42.3% of exports, Japan for 9.0%, and South Korea for 4.0%. Together, these three markets represented 55.3% of total exports in kind.

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

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

For the second consecutive year, the value of apple juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean declined. In 2018, export value peaked at 144.8 million US dollars. By 2020, it had decreased to 109.5 million US dollars, down 9.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 8.3%, averaging a 2.9% annualized rate. The largest decline was in 2019, at 16.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, at 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017-2020, the United States, Japan, and South Korea were the leading destinations for apple juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms. The United States held a 45.8% share, Japan 11.4%, and South Korea 5.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 62.6% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020

Imports apple juice to Latin America and the Caribbean

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Apple juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 52.6 million liters, which was 5.9% lower than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 55%, with an average annualized rate of 23.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, apple juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean were sourced from a diverse range of markets. Even the top suppliers—Germany, the United States, and China—collectively represented only 38.0% of total imports in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, apple juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean saw a decline. In 2019, import value reached its highest point at 70.2 million US dollars. By 2020, it had dropped to 47.5 million US dollars, a sharp decrease of 32.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 27.1%, averaging a 10.0% annualized rate. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that apple juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The top three suppliers—the United States with 22.4%, China with 5.3%, and Spain with 3.9%—together accounted for only 31.6% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in value, 2017-2020