Argentina: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian peach and nectarine market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -2.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Peach and nectarine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Argentina

In value terms, peach and nectarine production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 253%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Argentina stood at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2020. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 165%. The peach and nectarine yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, 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.

In 2021, the peach and nectarine harvested area in Argentina declined to X ha, reducing by -4% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 55% against the previous year. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of peaches and nectarines was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 426%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 482% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the main destinations of peach and nectarine exports from Argentina, together comprising 83% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, Slovakia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 +29.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Argentina, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil amounted to -12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+35.4% per year) and Paraguay (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -25.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 14%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 the UK (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of peaches and nectarines decreased by -49.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 500%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 503%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of peach and nectarine imports to Argentina, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Chile (with a CAGR of +22.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peach and nectarine to Argentina, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at -29.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+23.6% per year) and Brazil (+1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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