Argentina: Potato Market 2025

Potato Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian potato market rose markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Potato Production in Argentina

In value terms, potato production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Potato production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of potatoes in Argentina stood at X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 2.7%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the average potato yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of potatoes production in Argentina shrank to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to potato production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Potato Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, potato exports from Argentina reduced to X tons, shrinking by -11.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 213%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, potato exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 258%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for potato exports from Argentina, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile (X tons), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay amounted to +17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+0.3% per year) and Brazil (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for potato exports from Argentina, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay stood at +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-9.7% per year) and Chile (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay ($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 Uruguay (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Potato Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of potatoes increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14,712% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, potato imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9,748%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of potato to Argentina, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +70.4%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of potato to Argentina, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +85.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average potato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 102% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+9.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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