Argentina: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Argentina

The Argentinian preserved and frozen vegetable market shrank markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -65.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant decrease. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Argentina

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Preserved and frozen vegetable production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Argentina

Preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Argentina rose notably to X tons in 2022, growing by 5.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +2.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +16.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Argentina, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Uruguay (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brazil totaled +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+7.6% per year) and Uruguay (+10.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports from Argentina, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil stood at +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+7.6% per year) and Uruguay (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Paraguay ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) and Bolivia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of vegetables (preserved, frozen) into Argentina contracted to X tons, which is down by -8.9% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 431% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 289%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved and frozen vegetable imports to Argentina, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +260.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to Argentina, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+20.2% per year) and Spain (+236.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, preserved and frozen vegetable import price increased by +80.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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