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Piporé Denies Halt in Middle East Yerba Mate Exports as Competitors Pull Back from Syrian Market
Argentina's Piporé cooperative confirms ongoing shipments to Syria and the broader Middle East via Mediterranean routes, even as rival exporters cancel contracts amid regional instability. The cooperative says 90–95% of yerba mate enters through the Port of Tartus or Turkey, sidestepping conflict zones.
Europe's Yerba Mate Market to Nearly Double by 2035, Reaching $1.2 Billion as Germany Leads Continental Growth
A new market forecast projects the European yerba mate market will grow from $712 million in 2025 to nearly $1.2 billion by 2035, driven by Germany's 7.1% compound annual growth rate and surging demand for functional, organic beverages across the continent.
Ready to Drink, Ready to Grow: The RTD Yerba Mate Category Surges 65% as Functional Beverages Reshape the $2.1 Billion Market
The ready-to-drink yerba mate segment has grown by an estimated 65% year-over-year, making it the fastest-expanding format in a global market now valued at approximately $2.1 billion — driven by consumer demand for clean-label energy, convenience, and natural ingredients.
The East Is Drinking: Asia-Pacific Emerges as the Fastest-Growing Frontier for Yerba Mate, Led by China and Japan
The Asia-Pacific yerba mate market is surging, with China's imports projected to grow at 8.2% annually through 2035 and Japan launching 13 new yerba-mate-based cosmetic products in a single year — signaling that the region's interest extends far beyond beverages.
Paraguay Yerba Mate Exports Surge 16% to 7,279 Tons in 2024, Reaching 26 Countries Worldwide
According to the Paraguayan Yerba Mate Center, the country exported 7,279 tons valued at $13.5 million in 2024, driven by a 15% production increase and expanding market access in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
Argentina's 15-Year Campaign to Crack the Chinese Market Is Finally Producing Results for Yerba Mate
After more than a decade of negotiations, Argentine cooperatives and the INYM have established a foothold in China, where yerba mate imports reached nearly 100,000 kilograms in 2021, and the market is projected to grow at 8.2% annually through 2035.
Argentina Exported a Record 45,109 Tons of Yerba Mate in 2024, with Syria Absorbing 77% of Shipments
INYM data reveals a 19.4% year-on-year increase in Argentine yerba mate exports, with Syria, Chile, and Spain remaining the dominant destinations — a trade pattern shaped by decades-old immigration ties between Syria and northeastern Argentina.
US Yerba Mate Market Projected to Reach $1.3 Billion by 2035, Driven by RTD Surge and Health-Conscious Millennials
A comprehensive market forecast by Future Market Insights projects the US yerba mate sector will grow from $722.7 million in 2025 to nearly $1.3 billion by 2035, with ready-to-drink beverages commanding 60% of category revenue and organic certifications accelerating adoption.