Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

The mustard powder and prepared mustard market in South America saw fluctuating volumes between 2018 and 2023, with overall consumption rising from 6 924 t to 8 292 t. This period was marked by a strong consumer focus on healthy and natural condiments, supported by the nutritional profile of mustard powder, including high selenium and magnesium content. Major brands like Heinz and Maille maintained a competitive landscape, while packaging innovations such as ziplock bags improved convenience and storage.

Product diversification significantly influenced market dynamics, particularly the introduction of gourmet flavors like passion fruit and smoked jalapeño mustard. The arrival of imported Japanese Karashi mustard in 2021 expanded the assortment, contributing to a 24% surge in market volume that year, reaching 8 380 t. Despite global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, demand for functional foods helped stabilize consumption, with volumes remaining around 6 700 t.

After a correction to 7 341 t in 2022, the market recovered to 8 292 t in 2023, approaching the peak level. This recovery reflected sustained interest in versatile and healthy condiments, with continuous variety in flavors and products driving consumer engagement without major regulatory changes affecting the sector.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in South America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

South America's production of mustard powder and prepared mustard has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 2 311 tonnes, marking a significant 18.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 43.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of mustard powder and prepared mustard production in South America reached 75 448 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 46.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 41.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 12.4%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 51 642 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.4%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from South America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, South America exported 900 tonnes of mustard powder and prepared mustard, a 60.3% increase year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 91.3%, with an annualized rate of 24.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 21.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Panama and Cuba were the key export partners for mustard powder and prepared mustard from South America in terms of volume, together accounting for 2.0% of total exports.

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

Exports of mustard powder and prepared mustard from South America in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 1 671 thousand US dollars, a modest 6.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 18.8%, with an annualized decline of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba were the leading destinations for South American mustard powder and prepared mustard exports in value terms. Panama accounted for 2.3%, the Dominican Republic for 0.9%, and Cuba for 0.7%, together making up 3.9% of total 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 mustard powder and prepared mustard to South America

Imports in kind, t

South America's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in volume terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 5 325 tonnes, down 0.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.3%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 5 730 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 25.6%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, France, and Canada were the main suppliers of mustard powder and prepared mustard to South America in volume terms. The United States accounted for 34.7%, France for 11.0%, and Canada for 9.9%, together comprising 55.6% of total imports.

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

In 2020, South America's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in value terms reached 12 389 thousand US dollars, a 10.0% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 11 259 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.9%. The highest value was in 2018 at 12 491 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, France, and Canada played leading roles in South America's imports of mustard powder and prepared mustard in value terms. The United States accounted for 39.3%, France for 17.9%, and Canada for 10.1%, together making up 67.4% of total import value.

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

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