Fruit and vegetable juices market in Chile

Earlier Report Observations

The Chilean fruit and vegetable juice market experienced significant shifts between 2018 and 2020. The implementation of Law 20.606 on Food Labeling in 2018 introduced front-of-package warnings for products high in sugars, directly affecting industrialized juices and leading to a reported sharp drop in purchases. Despite this regulatory pressure, market volume grew to 43.1 million liters in 2019, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy and functional products and the consolidation of the domestic horticultural agro-industry. The market then contracted drastically to 19.1 million liters in 2020, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and reduced demand from the temporarily closed hotel and restaurant sector.

From 2021, the market entered a recovery phase, reaching 26.2 million liters that year. This rebound was supported by national and international campaigns promoting fruit and vegetable consumption, notably the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables in 2021, which encouraged juice intake. Continuous labeling regulations spurred product innovation, including the rise of no-added-sugar juices. Market volume further increased to 29.3 million liters in 2022, aided by the expansion of startups and enterprises offering sustainable juice products and innovative formats. By 2023, the market volume grew to 32.6 million liters, reflecting sustained consumer interest in healthy options and a robust horticultural sector.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2018-2021

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2018-2021

Chile's fruit and vegetable juice production rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. The country produced 119 797 thousand liters that year, marking a significant 39.4% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 85 934 thousand liters, when output fell by 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K l

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The value of Chile's fruit and vegetable juice production also recovered in 2021 following a two-year downturn. Output was valued at 230.2 million US dollars that year, representing a 40.1% year-over-year increase. However, over the full 2018-2021 period, production value actually decreased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 164.2 million US dollars, when production value declined by 26.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from Chile

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Chile's fruit and vegetable juice exports grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 133.6 million liters. This represents a substantial 46.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 26.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 86.0 million liters, when exports fell by 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, M l

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Japan, and South Korea were the main destinations for Chile's fruit and vegetable juice exports by volume. The United States accounted for 37.5% of exports, Japan for 17.3%, and South Korea for 8.3%. Together, these three markets represented 63.0% of Chile's total juice exports during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of Chile's fruit and vegetable juice exports also rebounded in 2021 after two years of decline. Exports totaled 256.7 million US dollars that year, showing a strong 47.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 10.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 174.3 million US dollars, following a 17.9% decline in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In terms of value, the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands were the principal destinations for Chile's fruit and vegetable juice exports from 2018 to 2021. The United States accounted for 34.9% of export value, Japan for 18.3%, and the Netherlands for 7.6%. Collectively, these three markets represented 60.8% of Chile's total juice export value during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021

Imports fruit and vegetable juices to Chile

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Chile's imports of fruit and vegetable juices surged in 2021, reaching 40.0 million liters. This represents a substantial 64.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew significantly by 62.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 24.4 million liters, when imports decreased by 12.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, M l

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico were the main suppliers of fruit and vegetable juices to Chile by volume. Brazil accounted for 27.6% of imports, Argentina for 15.3%, and Mexico for 12.8%. Together, these three countries supplied 55.7% of Chile's total juice imports during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of Chile's fruit and vegetable juice imports also recovered in 2021 after two years of decline. Imports totaled 61.6 million US dollars that year, showing a strong 65.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 30.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 37.1 million US dollars, when imports fell by 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In value terms, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States were the principal suppliers of fruit and vegetable juices to Chile from 2018 to 2021. Brazil accounted for 37.1% of import value, Argentina for 12.9%, and the United States for 11.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 61.3% of Chile's total juice import value during this period.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021