Argentina: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian strawberry market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Argentina

In value terms, strawberry production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 204% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Argentina contracted modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined 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 strawberry harvested area in Argentina totaled X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of strawberries decreased by -3.6% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,922% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,915%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Argentina, together comprising 61% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, the United States, Bahrain, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +72.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for strawberry exported from Argentina worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Bahrain, Poland, the United States, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +43.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of strawberries into Argentina soared to X tons, picking up by 195% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Argentina, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X kg), fourfold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-1.6% per year) and the United States (-0.5% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberries to Argentina, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+10.2% per year) and Chile (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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