Argentina: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian apple market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apple Production in Argentina

In value terms, apple production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Argentina fell to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -7.2% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Argentina reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -5.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -22% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Argentina, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Argentina, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bolivia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil totaled -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (+6.7% per year) and Paraguay (+16.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of apples increased by 52% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,333% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) was the main apple supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile amounted to +56.2%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Argentina, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled +56.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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