Oranges market in South America

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the orange market volume in South America increased from 19 580 to 20 049 thousand tonnes. This growth was partly driven by a significant rise in Brazilian orange juice exports, stimulated by U.S. demand following Hurricane Irma and the recovery of Brazilian supply after a small 2016/17 harvest. Concurrent promotional campaigns in Europe, focusing on health benefits, helped reinforce demand for Brazilian orange products.

Market volume then declined slightly to 19 629 thousand tonnes in 2020 and stabilized at 19 540 thousand tonnes in 2021. Over these two years, the market value exhibited a different trajectory, rising to $15.6 billion in 2020 before moderating to $14.6 billion in 2021, reflecting shifts in pricing and underlying market conditions.

A sustained recovery began in 2022, with market volume reaching 20 476 thousand tonnes and climbing further to 21 166 thousand tonnes in 2023. The market value also grew strongly, hitting $18.1 billion in 2023. This period was characterized by stable prices for the processing industry and an increase in the valuation of orange juice. Furthermore, rising consumer demands in key export markets like the European Union for enhanced food safety and sustainable production practices began to influence market dynamics.

Production oranges in South America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of oranges, 2017-2020

World map of production of oranges, 2017-2020

In 2020, South America produced 19 807 K t of oranges, marking a 2.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 3.7%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 19 767 K t. That year also saw the largest drop of 3.9%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 2.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of decline, South America's orange production value rebounded. In 2020, the output was valued at 15 704 M $ US, representing a significant 21.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 5.2%, averaging 1.7% annually. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 937 M $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 11.3%.

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

Exports oranges from South America

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, orange exports from South America declined. In 2020, exports reached 219.9 K t, a 4.0% decrease from the previous year. The peak was in 2019 at 229.0 K t, while the largest increase of 3.1% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Spain, and the Netherlands were the primary destinations for South American orange exports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 33.7% of exports, Spain for 13.8%, and the Netherlands for 9.4%, together making up 56.9% of total export volumes.

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, M $ US

Following two years of decline, the value of orange exports from South America increased. In 2020, exports reached 174.3 M $ US, up 19.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 8.4%, with an average annual rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 146.4 M $ US, while the largest decline of 4.8% was recorded in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States, Spain, and the Netherlands remained the key markets for South American orange exports in value terms. The United States held 49.8% of export value, Spain 12.3%, and the Netherlands 7.8%, collectively accounting for 69.9% of total export flows.

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 oranges to South America

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, orange imports into South America declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 41.8 K t, a 1.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.5%, averaging 4.3% annually. The peak was in 2019 at 42.4 K t, with the largest increase of 13.4% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and the United States were the main sources for orange imports into South America in volume terms, together accounting for 34.2% 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, M $ US

Orange imports into South America declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 41.2 M $ US, showing a slight decrease of 1.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 23.2%, averaging 7.2% annually. The peak was in 2018 at 42.0 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 25.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain and the United States dominated the import structure in value terms for South America, together accounting for 64.2% 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