Apple juice market in MERCOSUR

Earlier Report Observations

The unfermented apple juice market in MERCOSUR experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume peaked at 66 942 тыс. л in 2019 before dropping to 41 897 тыс. л in 2020, then recovering to 59 193 тыс. л in 2021. Another decline followed in 2022 to 48 586 тыс. л, with a subsequent rise to 53 092 тыс. л in 2023. Production followed a similar pattern, reaching 96 428 тыс. л in 2019, falling to 73 692 тыс. л in 2020, and fluctuating in the following years.

Adverse climatic conditions in Brazil affected apple supply in 2022, leading to a reduction in juice production that year. In 2023, rising domestic demand for apple juice, particularly its use as a blending component in mixed juices to offset shortages in orange juice production, supported a rebound in both production and market volume. This was part of a broader trend toward healthier, natural beverages across the region.

Production apple juice in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of apple juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple juice, 2017-2020

Apple juice production in MERCOSUR declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 96 428 thousand liters, but then fell sharply in 2020 to 73 692 thousand liters, representing a 23.6% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 16.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.8%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 7.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of apple juice production in MERCOSUR was 79.1 million US dollars, marking a sharp 31.0% decline from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 114.7 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 25%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when the value rose by 13.4%.

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

Exports apple juice from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, MERCOSUR's apple juice exports stood at 32 385 thousand liters, showing a modest 5.7% increase compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 34 456 thousand liters, which represented a substantial 41.6% increase from the previous year. However, exports then declined by 11.0% in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 33.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the dominant market for MERCOSUR's apple juice exports in volume terms, accounting for 78.5% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among multiple smaller trading partners.

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, K $ US

MERCOSUR's apple juice export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 34 770 thousand US dollars, representing a 4.6% decrease from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 38 927 thousand US dollars, which marked a significant 33.5% increase from the previous year. However, exports then fell by 6.3% in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 19.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the primary destination for MERCOSUR's apple juice exports in value terms, accounting for 77.7% of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners with more limited shares.

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

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

Imports apple juice to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, K l

In 2020, MERCOSUR's apple juice imports stood at 591 thousand liters, representing a substantial 49.3% decrease from the previous year. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, when imports rose by 22.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 51.8%, with an average annual decline of 21.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Between 2017 and 2020, MERCOSUR's apple juice import sources in volume terms were quite diverse. Chile accounted for 14.2% of imports, Austria for 8.5%, and Turkey for 6.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 28.8% of total import flows, with many other countries contributing smaller shares.

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, K $ US

MERCOSUR's apple juice import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 165 thousand US dollars, representing a 17.8% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 48.4%, with an average annual decline of 19.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, MERCOSUR's apple juice import sources in value terms were broadly distributed. Chile accounted for 15.1% of imports, Turkey for 6.7%, and Austria for 4.9%. Together, these three countries contributed only 26.7% of total import value, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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