Grapefruit juice market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

The South American grapefruit juice market saw considerable swings from 2018 to 2023. Consumption peaked at over 8.1 million liters in 2020, then contracted consistently to around 5.6 million liters by 2023. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2022, when market volume fell by roughly 17%.

This decline aligned with reported falls in citrus harvests in major global producers Brazil and the United States, which tightened supply and likely pushed prices higher, dampening local consumption. Meanwhile, in Argentina, processors such as Formosa Alimentos added value by concentrating domestic juice, handling about 1,000 tons annually. By 2024, trade flows remained active with imports of 1.6 million liters and exports of 1.2 million liters, supported by enduring consumer preference for natural, vitamin‑C-rich beverages.

Production grapefruit juice in South America

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

In 2019, South America produced 7,455 thousand liters of grapefruit juice, which was the lowest level during the period. Production then increased by 5.8% in 2020, reaching 7,885 thousand liters. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, production grew by 5.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.2%.

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

Exports grapefruit juice from South America

Exports in kind, K l

The export market showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2019, exports saw their largest increase of 48.5%. However, by 2020, grapefruit juice exports from South America had dropped sharply to 838 thousand liters, representing a dramatic 75.4% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Israel were the primary destinations for South America's grapefruit juice exports, together accounting for 81.3% of total export volumes. The remaining share was distributed among various other markets.

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, K $ US

South America's grapefruit juice exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2,555 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 52.9% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 67.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 31.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, Israel, and Spain—collectively represented 80.9% of South America's total grapefruit juice export value.

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 grapefruit juice to South America

Imports in kind, K l

South America's grapefruit juice imports in volume terms showed significant changes during this period. In 2019, imports recorded their largest increase of 19.4%. However, by 2020, imports had fallen to 1,108 thousand liters, representing an abrupt 36.0% reduction year-over-year. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, imports decreased by 50.3%, with an average annual decline of 20.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Mexico and the United States consistently dominated South America's grapefruit juice imports in volume terms, together accounting for 54.3% of total import 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, K $ US

South America's grapefruit juice imports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2,386 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 17.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 42.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 16.7%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Mexico, the United States, and Spain formed the core group of import partners for South America's grapefruit juice in value terms. Mexico accounted for 40.7% of import value, the United States for 6.4%, and Spain for 0.5%, with these three countries together representing 47.6% of total import flows.

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

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