Argentina: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian apricot market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Production in Argentina

In value terms, apricot production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 148%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of apricots in Argentina declined to X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year. The apricot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Argentina contracted slightly to X ha, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 0.4%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the apricot harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of apricots decreased by -10.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apricot exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 148% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Argentina, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), threefold. Uruguay (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-22.6% per year) and Uruguay (-11.7% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Canada ($X) and Uruguay ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for apricot exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of -4.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apricot export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.7% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, apricot export price increased by +11.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 48%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of apricots were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apricot imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 80%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main apricot supplier to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to -5.8%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at -6.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 2%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to -1.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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