Argentina: Market for Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) 2025

Market Size for Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) in Argentina

After two years of growth, the Argentinian nuts (prepared or preserved) market decreased by -1.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +89.3% against 2012 indices. Nuts (prepared or preserved) consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved) in Argentina

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +111.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Nuts (prepared or preserved) production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved)

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of nuts (prepared or preserved), when their volume increased by 54% to X tons. In general, exports enjoyed a mild increase. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of nuts (prepared or preserved) exports from Argentina, with a combined 56% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +493.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for nuts (prepared or preserved) exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +482.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nuts (prepared or preserved) export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Bolivia (+35.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nuts (Prepared Or Preserved)

Imports into Argentina

Nuts (prepared or preserved) imports into Argentina skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 59% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nuts (prepared or preserved) imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts (prepared or preserved) imports to Argentina, together accounting for 86% of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further 8.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +199.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nuts (prepared or preserved) suppliers to Argentina were Chile ($X), the United States ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further 4%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +220.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average nuts (prepared or preserved) import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 47%. 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 remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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