Between August 2019 and December 2020, there was evidence of an upward trend in the average price of Central American frozen fruit exports, as it increased from $1.04 to $1.45 per kilo.
Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"].
In recent weeks in Central American countries, the volume of searches and conversations on the Internet associated with fruits and vegetables began to decrease, a downward trend that continued until mid-November.
Through a system that monitors in real time changes in consumer interests and preferences in Central American countries, developed by CentralAmericaData, it is possible to project short and long term demand trends for the different products, sectors and markets operating in the region.
In Guatemala a trade mission to the US city is being organized for November 5 to 9 for export companies of fresh and manufactured products geared towards the retail segment.
The Business Intelligence Unit at AGEXPORT's Market Development and Commercial Promotion Department is calling on entrepreneurs from the agricultural and manufacturing sectors to be part of the Commercial Mission to Chicago in the United States, from November 05 to November 2018.
During the first three months of the year countries in Central America sold $52 million worth of watermelons abroad, which is 20% more than what was exported in the same period in 2017.
Figures from the information system on the Fresh Watermelon Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData : [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
Last year countries in the region exported $68 million worth of watermelons, the highest value in the last six years, registering an increase of 58% compared to 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Fresh Watermelon Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In the first quarter of 2018, imports grew slightly compared to the same period in 2017, driven by growth of third countries, with 11% of the total.
From a report by Procomer:
In the first quarter of 2018, Spanish imports of fruits and vegetables grew slightly in relation to the same period in 2017, totalling 823,145 ton, driven by growth of other countries, with 11% of the total.Meanwhile, purchases from the European Union (EU) went down by 5%, standing at 464,738 tons, according to data from the General Directorate of Customs.
The market for fresh fruits and vegetables in this European country amounts to $25 billion, mostly in fruits, while processed vegetables amount to just over $4 billion.
From a report by Procomer Costa Rica entitled "Opportunities for marketing fresh and processed fruits and vegetables in Italy":
The fresh fruit and vegetable market in Italy is USD 25,071 mn, mostly fruit (68%), and the processed market is USD 4,272 mn in 2017.Both have opportunities to supply the food industry and, specifically the fresh ones, to enter the retail trade in the Italian off-season and with exotic products.
An agricultural company is in the process of obtaining phytosanitary permits to export the first shipment of blueberries grown in Chimaltenango in September.
Agricultural exporter Planesa plans to complete the necessary paperwork and permits to dispatch the first shipment of blueberries processed in Parramos in September, where the company has been operating a plant for four years.
In recent years consumption of this fruit in the United States has increased by about 30%, in Europe 76% and in China 140%.
From a statement from issued by Agexport in Guatemala:
The AGRITRADE platform at AGEXPORT has identified cranberries as an option for diversifying the country's agricultural exports, taking into account demand and trends in the international market.
In the last three years exports of tropical fruits in yogurt, juices and other presentations almost tripled, going from $22 million in 2013 to $81 million last year.
A stronger preference for natural products in markets such as the European and the American markets is the main reason behind the increase in exports of tropical fruit pastes or purees, which in 2016 totaled $81 million.
The union of agricultural producers reports that in recent years they have lost about 24,500 hectares of melon, watermelon, pineapple and banana.
The export value in 2016 was lower by $15 million, compared to year ago, according to data from the National Union of Agricultural Producers of Panama (Unpapa).
New consumption habits in developed markets are creating new opportunities for fruits such as mangosteen, dragon fruit, soursop, passion fruit, gooseberry, ipecac, pejibaye and starfruit.
From a report by PROCOMER, Costa Rica entitled "Emerging opportunities in sales of agricultural products"
In 2015 the region as a whole exported $36 million worth of watermelons, led by Costa Rica and Panama who exported $14 million each, followed by Honduras, with $4 million.
Watermelon Tradefiguresin Central America,analyzed by the Business Inteligence Unit at CentralAmericaData.com show that in 2015 the countries in Central America exported 154,476 tons of whole watermelon, at an average price of $0.23 per kilogram.
Fresh fruits, processed fruits, concentrates and fruit juices, coffee and cocoa are the main products with potential for export to China.
From a statement issued by Procomer of Costa Rica:
San José, November 18, 2016. Fresh fruits, processed fruits, concentrates and fruit juices, as well as coffee and cocoa are the main Costa Rican products that have potential for export to the Republic of Korea; a developed country with sophisticated and demanding consumers, in terms of innovation and quality.
In addition to traditional mango exporters such as Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Guatemala, now India, Pakistan, and soon, Thailand will be exporting too.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica:
The Mango industry has shown considerable growth in the last decade.Since 2005, the year of the creation of theNational Mango Board, volumes have increased by around 50%. "The value of the industry, however, has grown by 91 or 92% in that period," said Manuel Michel, from the National Mango Board.
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