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Dried apricots market in Latin America and the Caribbean

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Latin America and the Caribbean" region includes following countries:

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The dried apricots market in Latin America and the Caribbean expanded from 5 950 t in 2018 to 6 196 t in 2020, driven by a sustained consumer shift from fresh to dried apricots due to health awareness and growing demand for organic, plant-based products with clean labeling. These trends solidified dried apricots as a preferred choice in retail and foodservice channels across the region.

After peaking in 2020, market volume fell sharply to 5 142 t in 2021 and then to 4 012 t in 2022, primarily due to a steep decline in imports, which dropped from 5 364 t to 3 205 t over the two-year period. During this time, the global market continued to emphasize organic and vegan products, with Turkey maintaining its dominance as the leading exporter, though regional import flows were constrained.

In 2023, the market showed a partial recovery, with volume reaching 4 239 t as imports rose to 3 487 t. Domestic production remained stable, finishing at 849 t.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dried apricots in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dried apricots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dried apricots, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Dried apricot production in Latin America and the Caribbean increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 839.8 tonnes, showing little change compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 832.1 tonnes, which represented a 2.0% decline from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	0.4%	0.5%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dried apricots from Latin America and the Caribbean

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at just 7 tonnes, representing a significant 94.6% decrease from the previous year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2018 at 144 tonnes, marking a substantial 74.4% increase from 2017. The difference between the 2018 peak and 2020 low was a dramatic 19-fold variation.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	74.4%	(4.1%)	(94.6%)	(55.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Turkey consistently accounted for the largest share of dried apricot exports from Latin America and the Caribbean, representing 67.4% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility throughout the observed period. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 at 481 thousand US dollars, then fell to their lowest in 2020 at just 32 thousand US dollars - a difference of 14.9 times. The 2020 figure represented a 91.5% contraction compared to 2019, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 77.7% rise from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	77.7%	(21.0%)	(91.5%)	(50.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Turkey together accounted for 52.4% of total export value, establishing them as the primary markets for dried apricots from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dried apricots to Latin America and the Caribbean

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, dried apricot imports to Latin America and the Caribbean declined. Imports reached their highest level in 2019 at 5 381 tonnes, then decreased slightly to 5 364 tonnes in 2020, showing minimal change year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 5.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The largest single-year increase occurred in 2018 with a 3.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Latin America and the Caribbean in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.5%	2.3%	(0.3%)	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Turkey remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for dried apricot imports to Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for 97.4% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, dried apricot imports to Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to 16 964 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import values grew by 14.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 14.1% rise, while the most significant decline was recorded in 2019 with a 4.5% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	(4.5%)	5.4%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Turkey alone accounting for 96.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io