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Sweet potatoe market in MERCOSUR

Sweet potatoe market in MERCOSUR

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MERCOSUR" region includes following countries:

Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Paraguay

Earlier Report Observations

The sweet potato market in MERCOSUR expanded steadily from 1 012 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 105 thousand tons in 2020.

After a slight contraction to 1 077 thousand tons in 2022, the market volume rebounded sharply, reaching 1 168 thousand tons in 2023.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in MERCOSUR
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MERCOSUR 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. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brazil by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 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 sweet potatoe in MERCOSUR

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sweet potato production in MERCOSUR grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 1 109 thousand tons of sweet potatoes, marking a 5.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 4.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 014 thousand tons, which represented a decline of 4.3% from the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(4.3%)4.1%5.1%1.5%
Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, sweet potato production value in MERCOSUR declined. In 2020, the output was valued at 991 million US dollars, showing a 16.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 11.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 191 million US dollars, which represented a 6.1% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year0.4%6.1%(16.8%)(3.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from MERCOSUR

Exports in kind, t

Sweet potato export volumes from MERCOSUR increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 7 282 tons of sweet potatoes, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 82.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 181.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 41.2%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year30.4%18.4%82.4%41.2%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (25.7% of export volumes), the United Kingdom (9.8% of export volumes), and Portugal (2.0% of export volumes) emerged as the main markets for sweet potato exports from MERCOSUR. Together, these three countries accounted for 37.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Sweet potato export values from MERCOSUR increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 504 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 44.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export values grew by 138.6%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 33.6%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year37.0%20.6%44.4%33.6%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands (47.9% of export value), the United Kingdom (22.1% of export value), and Portugal (1.8% of export value) formed the core group of markets for MERCOSUR's sweet potato exports. Together, these three countries represented 71.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sweet potatoe to MERCOSUR

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes in sweet potato imports to MERCOSUR, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported 2 512 tons of sweet potatoes, up by 176.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 44.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 195.4%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year195.4%(44.4%)176.0%65.5%
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, MERCOSUR imported sweet potatoes worth 2 877 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 174.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 43.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 210.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year210.1%(43.7%)174.2%68.6%
Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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