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Mate market in Americas

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

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 mate market in the Americas demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 1.41 million tonnes in 2018 to 1.48 million tonnes in 2021. This period was marked by the entry of new premium and composite products, such as gourmet yerba mate and the first premium herbal blends, which spurred innovation and attracted consumer interest. The market's expansion continued in 2019, fueled by strong domestic consumption and the emergence of new brands, with Playadito consolidating its position as the leading seller.

Market volume leaped by 9.6% to 1.63 million tonnes in 2022, driven by growing international demand, particularly from the United States and Europe, and the development of new derived products like energy drinks and cosmetics. A shift in consumer preferences towards healthy and functional beverages further supported this growth. In 2023, the market stabilized at 1.63 million tonnes, maintained by ongoing flavor innovations and global trends favoring digitalization and health-conscious consumption.

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 Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 mate in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of mate, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of mate, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, mate production in the Americas declined. In 2020, the region produced 1 474 K t of mate, which represents a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 485 K t, with the largest annual increase of 3.5% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	3.5%	(0.8%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of decline, mate production in the Americas rebounded in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 690 M $ US, showing a strong increase of 14.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, production value decreased by 5.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 705 M $ US, with the most significant drop of 13.9% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.9%)	(4.7%)	14.7%	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mate from Americas

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, the Americas exported 48 043 t of mate, marking a substantial decline of 15.8% from the previous year. The lowest export volume during this period was in 2018 at 40 141 t, while the peak was reached in 2019 with 57 027 t. The largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019, when exports surged by 42.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.8%)	42.1%	(15.8%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of mate from the Americas were Syria, accounting for 35.5% of exports in kind, followed by Spain at 1.5% and Germany at 1.3%. Together, these three countries represented 38.2% of total exports in kind, indicating a relatively diversified export structure with no single dominant market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the Americas exported mate worth 202.9 M $ US, showing a significant increase of 19.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 23.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.3%. The only decline during this timeframe occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.8%	(6.3%)	19.1%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of mate exports from the Americas was distributed across a wide range of trading partners. Syria was the largest market, accounting for 35.0% of export value, followed by Germany at 2.1% and Spain at 2.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 39.1% of total export flows, reflecting a diversified export portfolio.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports mate to Americas

Imports in kind, t

The import data shows significant volatility, indicating an unstable market environment. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 603 t, while the peak occurred in 2017, representing an 11.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, mate imports to the Americas totaled 10 190 t, reflecting a dramatic increase of 535.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with imports dropping by 89.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.8%)	(89.2%)	535.8%	(18.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, mate imports to the Americas were valued at 122.2 M $ US, showing a sharp increase of 34.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 38.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.6%. The only decline during this timeframe was in 2019, with a decrease of 3.1%.

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