Argentina: Pineapple Market 2025

Pineapple Market Size in Argentina

After two years of growth, the Argentinian pineapple market decreased by -4.7% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Pineapple consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Production in Argentina

In value terms, pineapple production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 58% against the previous year. Pineapple production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pineapples in Argentina stood at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 0.5% against the previous year. The pineapple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pineapples production in Argentina amounted to X ha, leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. The pineapple harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pineapple Exports

Exports from Argentina

Pineapple exports from Argentina contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -10.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 2,474%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,018%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for pineapple exports from Argentina, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, pineapple exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Armenia (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +71.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+16.8% per year) and Armenia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pineapples exports from Argentina, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +75.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+11.6% per year) and Slovenia (+19.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 85%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Bahrain (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pineapple Imports

Imports into Argentina

Pineapple imports into Argentina dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by -18.9% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pineapple imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of pineapple imports to Argentina, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pineapple suppliers to Argentina were Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and Paraguay ($X), with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pineapple import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Ecuador ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Bolivia ($X per ton) and Paraguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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