Argentina: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian candied fruit market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Candied Fruit Production in Argentina

In value terms, candied fruit production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Argentina, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Panama (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (-0.8% per year) and Peru (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Argentina, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+8.4% per year) and Peru (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Panama ($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 Myanmar (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of candied fruits increased by 33% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 138%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, candied fruit imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest candied fruit supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Philippines (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +17.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+37.7% per year) and Thailand (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest candied fruit suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 93% share of total imports. China and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.2%.

India, with a CAGR of +111.6%, 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

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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