Argentina: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian sweet potato market declined modestly to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Sweet Potato Production in Argentina

In value terms, sweet potato production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. Sweet potato production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average sweet potato yield in Argentina reduced modestly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 0.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sweet potato yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, approx. X ha of sweet potatoes were harvested in Argentina; leveling off at the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sweet potato production reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X tons of sweet potatoes were exported from Argentina; which is down by -63.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 802%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sweet potato exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 801% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sweet potato exports from Argentina, accounting for a 167% share of total exports. Moreover, sweet potato exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 35% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +129.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+101.7% per year) and Norway (-30.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for sweet potatoes exports from Argentina, comprising 342% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 124% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 65% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +126.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (-44.6% per year) and the UK (+98.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 584%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Argentina

For the third year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in overseas purchases of sweet potatoes, which decreased by -72.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sweet potato imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main sweet potato supplier to Argentina, accounting for a 153% share of total imports. Moreover, sweet potato imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Paraguay (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +31.3%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sweet potatoes to Argentina, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a 1.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +14.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sweet potato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 124% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-13.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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