Argentina: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian fruit market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in Argentina

In value terms, fruit production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits in Argentina contracted slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood 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 fruit harvested area in Argentina reduced slightly to X ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to fruit production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Argentina; shrinking by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Argentina, together accounting for 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, Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Canada, France, Paraguay, Greece, the UK, Peru and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. 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 lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of fruits, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ecuador (X tons) constituted the largest fruit supplier to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from Ecuador exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bolivia (X tons), twofold. Brazil (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 Ecuador was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bolivia (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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