Argentina: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian orange market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Orange Production in Argentina

In value terms, orange production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average orange yield in Argentina declined modestly to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.6%. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of oranges in Argentina contracted modestly to X ha, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 20%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the orange harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, orange exports from Argentina dropped significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -23.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of orange exports from Argentina, with a combined 71% share of total exports. Russia, Italy, Canada and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +155.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for orange exported from Argentina worldwide, together comprising 62% of total exports. Italy, Paraguay, Canada and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +134.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Orange Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, the amount of oranges imported into Argentina shrank markedly to X tons, waning by -29.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 68,902% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 56,375% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest orange supplier to Argentina, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +44.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-41.5% per year) and Mexico (-2.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Argentina, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +43.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-31.9% per year) and Mexico (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+44.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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