Argentina: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian green bean market rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.5% against 2020 indices. Green bean consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Argentina

In value terms, green bean production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 101%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average green bean yield in Argentina shrank modestly to X tons per ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2% against the previous year. The green bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the 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 2022, approx. X ha of green beans were harvested in Argentina; approximately mirroring the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3.8%. The green bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of green beans exported from Argentina soared to X tons, increasing by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 312%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 281% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Argentina, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +85.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for green beans exports from Argentina, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Chile totaled +78.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+60.4% per year) and Qatar (+50.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average green bean export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 99%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Mauritius (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of green beans into Argentina amounted to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, green bean imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of green bean to Argentina, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, green bean imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to -9.4%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of green beans to Argentina, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -13.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average green bean import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 1%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-4.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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