Fruit and vegetable juices market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the South American fruit and vegetable juice market volume surged from 133 M l to 600 M l, driven by a growing consumer shift toward healthier beverages and the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened demand for products perceived to boost immunity.

From 2021 to 2023, the market continued its rapid expansion, reaching 1 027 M l, fueled by the launch of innovative functional and fortified juices, stricter labeling regulations that prompted widespread sugar reduction, and the expansion of local production supported by advanced processing technologies.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in South America

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

South America's fruit and vegetable juice production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 3 094 million liters, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 3.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in South America in kind, 2017-2020, M l

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

South America's fruit and vegetable juice production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 682 million US dollars, representing a 13.8% reduction compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 16%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%.

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

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from South America

Exports in kind, M l

Fruit and vegetable juice exports from South America declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 2 547 million liters, marking a gradual decline of 6.7% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 14.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.1%. The peak export volume was in 2018, reaching 2 940 million liters.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South America in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—the United States, Belgium, and the Netherlands—collectively absorbed 85.3% of South America's total fruit and vegetable juice exports in volume terms.

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

World map of product's exports from South America in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Fruit and vegetable juice export values from South America declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 207 million US dollars, equivalent to a 20.0% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 13.0%, and the peak value was in 2018 at 3 103 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (25.7% of export value), the Netherlands (24.7%), and Belgium (24.5%) remained the top buyers of fruit and vegetable juices from South America, jointly accounting for 74.9% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports fruit and vegetable juices to South America

Imports in kind, M l

Fruit and vegetable juice imports into South America declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 58 million liters, indicating a slight decrease of 1.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 27.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South America in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, fruit and vegetable juice imports into South America were widely dispersed across partner countries. The United States (13.8% of import volume), Mexico (7.9%), and Trinidad and Tobago (6.3%) together represented only 27.9% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to South America in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Fruit and vegetable juice import values into South America declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume came to 85 million US dollars, reflecting an 18.6% contraction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 37.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, fruit and vegetable juice imports into South America were traded with many countries. Even the largest destinations—the United States, the Philippines, and Mexico—together represented only 26.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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