Argentina: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Argentina

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Argentinian grain market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Grain Production in Argentina

In value terms, grain production fell 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of grain in Argentina stood at X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average grain 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of grain production in Argentina declined modestly to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain harvested area increased by X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Grain Exports

Exports from Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in shipments abroad of grain, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, grain exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Peru, Algeria, Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Indonesia, Morocco and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Argentina were Brazil ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Peru, Algeria, Malaysia, Chile, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, 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

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, overseas purchases of grain decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, grain imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), fourfold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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