Argentina: Market for Caviar (Salmon) And Caviar Substitutes 2025

Market Size for Caviar (Salmon) And Caviar Substitutes in Argentina

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Argentinian market for caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes, when its value increased by 12% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Caviar (Salmon) And Caviar Substitutes in Argentina

In value terms, caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 41%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Caviar (Salmon) And Caviar Substitutes

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes exports from Argentina amounted to X kg, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X kg in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X kg) was the main destination for caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 a decrease of 99.9%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Slovenia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Slovenia amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Caviar (Salmon) And Caviar Substitutes

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes increased by 60% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 400% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 385% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X kg), Chile (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes imports to Argentina, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes suppliers to Argentina were Chile ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +35.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for caviar (salmon) and caviar substitutes amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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