Argentina: Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market 2025

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian temporarily preserved vegetable market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Temporarily preserved vegetable consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Production in Argentina

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Temporarily preserved vegetable production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables (temporarily preserved) decreased by -53.2% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 608% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 548%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) was the main destination for temporarily preserved vegetable exports from Argentina, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, temporarily preserved vegetable exports to Chile exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Chile amounted to -8.6%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables (temporarily preserved) exports from Argentina, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Paraguay ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Chile stood at -5.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average temporarily preserved vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, temporarily preserved vegetable export price increased by +39.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 22%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Temporarily Preserved Vegetable Imports

Imports into Argentina

Temporarily preserved vegetable imports into Argentina expanded notably to X tons in 2022, picking up by 11% compared with 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 597%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, temporarily preserved vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 394% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of temporarily preserved vegetable imports to Argentina, together accounting for 85% of total imports. Morocco, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +81.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest temporarily preserved vegetable suppliers to Argentina were India ($X), China ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +70.8%, 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 temporarily preserved vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 46%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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