Not further prepared dried vegetables market in MERCOSUR

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for not further prepared dried vegetables in MERCOSUR expanded from 29,1 thousand tons in 2018 to 41,5 thousand tons in 2023, an overall increase of 42%. This growth was marked by a sharp rise to 39,8 thousand tons in 2020, a slight contraction in 2021, and a steady recovery through 2023.

Domestic production remained stable between 5,4 and 5,9 thousand tons annually throughout the period. The expansion of the market was therefore supplied by a sustained increase in imports, which rose from 23,3 thousand tons in 2018 to 36,3 thousand tons in 2023.

By 2024, the market was influenced by a shift in consumer preferences towards practicality and healthy, minimally processed foods, which boosted demand for dried vegetables. Concurrently, new labeling regulations requiring clear information on hygiene and preparation for ready-to-eat products helped standardize offerings and inform consumer choice.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, MERCOSUR's production of not further prepared dried vegetables increased. In 2020, the region produced 5 618 tonnes, marking a 4.0% rise from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 5 401 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 8.5% occurring that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 9.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes of not further prepared dried vegetables from MERCOSUR peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest level in 2018, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, exports were recorded at 203 tonnes, a 4.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was 127 tonnes in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 75.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 66.1%.

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

The export market for not further prepared dried vegetables from MERCOSUR was highly diversified from 2017 to 2020. Germany accounted for 7.8% of exports in kind, Venezuela for 1.5%, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 1.2%, together making up just 10.5% of total flows. The remaining 89.5% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, the value of not further prepared dried vegetables exported from MERCOSUR increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 694 thousand US dollars, a 15.4% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 468 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 48.4% occurred in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 50.3%, with an average annual decline of 20.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, Germany, and France were the key markets for MERCOSUR's exports of not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports not further prepared dried vegetables to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

MERCOSUR's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 34 348 tonnes, a 37.6% increase from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 23 331 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 43.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China and India were the dominant sources for MERCOSUR's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables in kind. Together, they accounted for 85.0% of total import flows, while the remaining volume was shared among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of not further prepared dried vegetables imported into MERCOSUR increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 66 974 thousand US dollars, up 26.5% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 49 679 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 39.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 18.8%, with an average annual decline of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Egypt formed the core of MERCOSUR's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms. China accounted for 60.8% of imports, India for 17.6%, and Egypt for 5.2%, together making up 83.6% of total import flows.

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

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