Fruit and vegetable juices market in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The fruit and vegetable juice market in Latin America and the Caribbean saw substantial growth from 2018 to 2020, with volume rising from 551 million liters to 1 014 million liters. This expansion was initially driven by a strong health and wellness trend, particularly in Brazil where consumption of whole fruit juices surged due to consumer demand for natural, sugar-free products. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated this growth as heightened health awareness led consumers to increase their intake of juices perceived as beneficial for immunity and well-being.

Market growth continued through 2021 to 2023, reaching 1 566 million liters. This period was characterized by deeper product innovation and regulatory shifts. In Brazil, new nutritional labeling rules increased transparency and boosted demand for juices with clean labels and recognized health benefits. Concurrently, manufacturers launched novel blends, such as juices with turmeric, probiotics, and vegetable mixes, while major brands in Mexico introduced new lines like Del Valle Nutri Vegetales to capture demand for healthy and functional options. Investments in sustainable, convenient packaging also supported market expansion by aligning with growing environmental concerns.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in Latin America and the Caribbean

In kind, 2017-2020, M l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, fruit and vegetable juice production in Latin America and the Caribbean declined. In 2020, the region produced 3 897 million liters, marking a 1.0% decrease from 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 3 937 million liters, with the largest annual increase of 2.8% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Fruit and vegetable juice production in Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3 593 million US dollars, representing a 13.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%.

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

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from Latin America and the Caribbean

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Fruit and vegetable juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 3 131 million liters, showing a moderate 7.1% decrease from 2019. Exports reached their highest level in 2018 at 3 583 million liters, with the largest annual increase of 9.4% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 4.4%, averaging an annual decline of 1.5%.

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, Belgium, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for fruit and vegetable juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean. The United States accounted for 34.1% of exports in volume, Belgium for 24.3%, and the Netherlands for 23.3%. Together, these three countries represented 81.7% of total export flows.

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

Fruit and vegetable juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value totaled 2 887 million US dollars, a 19.2% decrease from 2019. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 4 004 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 6.3% that year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 23.4%, averaging an annual decline of 8.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the Netherlands, and Belgium were the dominant markets for fruit and vegetable juice exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 75.1% 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 fruit and vegetable juices to Latin America and the Caribbean

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Fruit and vegetable juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 262 million liters, a 12.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and Spain were the leading suppliers of fruit and vegetable juices to Latin America and the Caribbean. The United States accounted for 8.0% of imports in volume, Germany for 2.6%, and Spain for 1.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 11.7% of total import flows.

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

Fruit and vegetable juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 367 million US dollars, indicating a 19.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 27.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of fruit and vegetable juice imports into Latin America and the Caribbean in value terms was dispersed. The United States accounted for 30.2% of imports, Spain for 4.1%, and the Philippines for 1.9%. Together, these three countries formed just 36.2% of total import flows, with the remaining 63.8% spread across a wide range of other destinations.

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