Argentina: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2024

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Argentina

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Argentinian market for frozen, dried and smoked fish, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Frozen, dried and smoked fish consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in Argentina

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, the amount of frozen, dried and smoked fish exported from Argentina shrank slightly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen, dried and smoked fish were imported into Argentina; increasing by X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ecuador (X tons), threefold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen, dried and smoked fish to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen, dried and smoked fish amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen, dried and smoked fish import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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