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Argentina: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian canned meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Argentina

In value terms, canned meat production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of canned meat decreased by -15.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for canned meat exports from Argentina, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, canned meat exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), fourfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+12.0% per year) and Thailand (+28.8% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Argentina, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+28.0% per year) and Peru (+13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average canned meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 9.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Chile (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, the amount of canned meat imported into Argentina surged to X tons, increasing by 236% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, canned meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main canned meat supplier to Argentina, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled -2.4%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Argentina, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -3.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for canned meat in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of canned meat consumption, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, canned meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan, with a 4.1% share.

What are the largest producers of canned meat in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of canned meat production, accounting for 17% of total volume. Moreover, canned meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 3.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of canned meat to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of canned meat to Argentina, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with an 8.6% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of canned meat from Argentina?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR remains the key foreign market for canned meat exports from Argentina, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand, with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a 9.1% share.

What is the average export price for canned meat in Argentina?

In 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $2,608 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for canned meat in Argentina?

The average canned meat import price stood at $2,777 per ton in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the canned meat market in Argentina. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10861010 - Homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal or blood (excluding sausages and similar products of meat, food preparations based on these products)
Prodcom 10131505 - Prepared or preserved goose or duck liver (excluding sausages and prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131515 - Prepared or preserved liver of other animals (excluding sausages and prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131525 - Prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131535 - Other prepared or preserved poultry meat (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131545 - Prepared or preserved meat of swine: hams and cuts thereof (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131555 - Prepared or preserved meat of swine: shoulders and cuts thereof, of swine (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131565 - Prepared or preserved meat, offal and mixtures of domestic swine, including mixtures, containing < .40 % meat or offal of any kind and fats of any kind (excluding sausages and similar products, homogenised preparations, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131575 - Other prepared or preserved meat, offal and mixtures of
Prodcom 10131585 - Prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals (excluding sausages and similar products, homogenised preparations, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
Prodcom 10131595 - Other prepared or preserved meat or offal, including blood

Country coverage:

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024