Oranges market in Chile

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Chile's orange market volume grew from 42.1 K t to 76.9 K t, with notable fluctuations driven by export dynamics. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted supply chains, reducing exports and temporarily boosting domestic availability. Subsequently, the opening of the Chinese market for Chilean oranges from 2020 onward enabled a sharp export recovery in 2021, which pulled market volume down.

Orange production rose moderately from 140.0 K t in 2018 to 150.2 K t in 2023, supported by the expansion of citrus planting areas as growers switched from traditional crops. New orchards came into bearing, adding to output. In 2022, a frost affected the citrus sector, but orange production continued to increase. Meanwhile, growing international competition from Peru and South Africa, along with high U.S. prices, influenced export decisions, contributing to the volatility in domestic market volume.

By 2023, the anticipated production increase materialized, and despite strong U.S. demand, exports kept declining, leaving more oranges for the local market. The industry continued efforts to diversify exports and improve traceability attributes for Asian and European consumers.

Production oranges in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2018-2021

World map of production of oranges, 2018-2021

Orange production in Chile has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Chile produced 139.3 K t of oranges, which remained nearly unchanged compared to 2020. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 138.2 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.3% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2020 with a 0.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports oranges from Chile

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Chile's orange export volumes have increased. In 2021, exports reached 104.3 K t, representing a 15.7% increase over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 90.2 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Chile's orange export structure was highly concentrated, with the United States alone accounting for 91.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Chile's orange exports in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 110.4 M $ US, up by 11.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports increased by 35.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 78.5 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 3.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 25.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was by far the main destination for Chile's orange exports in value terms, accounting for 90.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021

Imports oranges to Chile

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for oranges in Chile showed significant volatility during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2.1 K t, while the highest was reached in 2021 at 4.1 K t, reflecting a two-fold gap. In 2021, Chile imported 4.1 K t of oranges, marking a steep increase of 70.3% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.0% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the almost exclusive supplier of oranges to Chile, taking 98.8% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Chile's orange import market exhibited notable volatility during these years. Import levels fluctuated 2.1 times between the low of 2019 and the high of 2021. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2.7 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 25.3%. In 2021, Chile imported 5.5 M $ US worth of oranges, marking a steep uptick of 91.4% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the United States clearly dominated as the supplier of oranges to Chile, taking 99.0% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021