MERCOSUR: Dried Mushroom Market 2024

Dried Mushroom Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR dried mushroom market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, dried mushroom production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dried Mushroom Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, the amount of dried mushrooms and truffles exported in MERCOSUR contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, dried mushroom exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Peru dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Peru was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dried mushrooms and truffles exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Chile saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest dried mushroom supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Peru, dried mushroom exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Ecuador (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Dried Mushroom Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Dried mushroom imports declined significantly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dried mushroom imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Argentina (X tons), Peru (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented the major importers of dried mushrooms and truffles, together generating X% of total imports. Uruguay (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Peru ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Chile, Colombia and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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