Argentina: Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian preserved cows meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Production in Argentina

In value terms, preserved cows meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Preserved cows meat production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals decreased by -10.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for preserved cows meat exports from Argentina, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved cows meat exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Peru (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+10.4% per year) and Thailand (+27.0% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals exports from Argentina, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+25.2% per year) and Peru (+11.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved cows meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 10%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Peru (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals decreased by -75.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 267% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 305%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved cows meat imports to Argentina, together accounting for 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +58.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest preserved cows meat suppliers to Argentina were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +34.1%, 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 preserved cows meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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