Argentina: Citrus Fruit Market 2025

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian citrus fruit market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Argentina

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Argentina contracted slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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.

The citrus fruit harvested area in Argentina contracted to X ha in 2022, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of citrus fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), the United States (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Argentina, together comprising X% 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 the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Paraguay (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Argentina

Citrus fruit imports into Argentina declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit imports to Argentina, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest citrus fruit suppliers to Argentina were Brazil ($X), Spain ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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