Argentina: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian other cereals market increased by 2.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +8.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Cereals Production in Argentina

In value terms, other cereals production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 247% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of other cerealses in Argentina totaled X kg per ha in 2021, approximately reflecting the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average other cereals yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The other cereals harvested area in Argentina declined to X ha in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.7%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the other cereals harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses decreased by -53.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 3,465%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, other cereals exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,745%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for other cereals exports from Argentina, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, other cereals exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+7.7% per year) and the United States (+24.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for other cereals exported from Argentina were Italy ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +33.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 77%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 (+38.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Argentina

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of other cerealses decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, other cereals imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 74%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Argentina, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, other cereals imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. Bolivia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at +46.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+44.2% per year) and Bolivia (-14.2% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other cereals to Argentina, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru amounted to +39.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+50.2% per year) and Bolivia (-16.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average other cereals import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, other cereals import price decreased by -23.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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