Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Chile

Earlier Report Observations

The Chilean market for vegetables, pulses and potatoes preserved in vinegar experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Overall market volume grew from 6 080 t in 2018 to 6 705 t in 2023, though with significant year-to-year variations. This period saw a gradual decline in domestic production, coupled with volatile import levels, which drove the market's dynamics. Regulatory frameworks for plant-based products, including specific rules for fruits and vegetables in vinegar, established the operating environment for producers.

Market expansion in 2019, when volume reached 6 452 t, was supported by ongoing promotional campaigns and innovation initiatives for pulses, aimed at reversing declining consumption trends. The subsequent contraction in 2020 to 5 799 t coincided with broader disruptions, while a sharp recovery to 6 655 t followed in 2021. Despite continued efforts to promote pulses and updated industry analyses in 2022, market volume fell again to 5 766 t that year, highlighting the complex interplay of factors affecting demand.

By 2023, the market rebounded strongly to 6 705 t, its highest point in the period. Throughout these years, innovation in product development, such as colored potatoes and healthy pulse-based snacks, alongside shifting consumer dietary habits, provided a persistent backdrop to the market's evolution.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2018-2021

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2018-2021

Chile's production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 2,166 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.4%.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Chile

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2021 at 50 tonnes, marking a 56.1% contraction compared to 2020. The peak occurred in 2018, with a 14.5-fold difference between these years. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 89.0%, while the largest increase was seen in 2020 at 43.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Chile's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar were heavily concentrated in two countries: the United States and Germany. Other markets played a less significant role individually during this period.

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, K $ US

The market experienced notable volatility. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2021 at 113,000 US dollars, reflecting a 30.4% decline from the previous year. The maximum was reached in 2018, with a 20-fold shift between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 93.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 13.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States dominated Chile's export value for vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, accounting for 77.8% of total flows. The remaining share was fragmented among other markets.

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

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

Imports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Chile

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Chile's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar increased in 2021, reaching 4,539 tonnes. This represents a 21.6% rise compared to 2020. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 3,732 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 12.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, India, and Spain were the main suppliers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Chile. Germany accounted for 37.3% of imports in kind, India for 31.0%, and Spain for 7.4%, collectively forming 75.6% of total imports.

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, K $ US

Chile's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6,935,000 US dollars, marking a 34.7% year-on-year uptick. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 29.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4,899,000 US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 8.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, India, and Spain were the largest suppliers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Chile in value terms. Germany held 35.9% of imports, India 20.7%, and Spain 15.4%, together accounting for 72.0% of total import value.

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

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