Alliaceous vegetables market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for alliaceous vegetables in Argentina contracted from 650.5 thousand tons to 511.4 thousand tons. This decline was primarily driven by a rise in exports, which reached 289.2 thousand tons in 2020, supported by continuous government policies aimed at boosting fresh produce shipments abroad. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 increased consumer demand for local and fresh products, highlighting the importance of flexible distribution systems, but this did not offset the reduction in domestic availability due to strong export volumes and lower production.

The market began to recover in 2022, with volume rising to 558.5 thousand tons as production increased to 806.3 thousand tons, aided by the adoption of precision agriculture technologies and the development of resistant crop variants that improved yields. In 2023, further government measures, including the elimination of export taxes and the launch of support funds for farmers facing adverse weather, helped lift production to 845.0 thousand tons, allowing market volume to reach 563.7 thousand tons. Consumer trends toward healthy, organic, and plant-based foods, including the incorporation of vegetables into bakery products, continued to shape demand during this period.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina ranked 26th globally in the production of alliaceous vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Argentina's production of alliaceous vegetables declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 822.2 thousand tonnes, which remained nearly unchanged from 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 836.7 thousand tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Argentina

Exports in kind, K t

Argentina's exports of alliaceous vegetables increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 289.2 thousand tonnes, marking an 8.7% gain compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 146.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 35.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the primary market for Argentina's alliaceous vegetable exports, accounting for 81.1% of total exports in volume. Other destinations made up a smaller portion of the export market.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Argentina's alliaceous vegetable exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 201.5 million US dollars, up by 24.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 152.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil absorbed 82.1% of the total value of alliaceous vegetable exports from Argentina. The remaining exports were distributed among a variety of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Argentina

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for alliaceous vegetables in Argentina showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3.4 thousand tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 14.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 4.1-fold difference. In 2020, imports surged by 311.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 66.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the leading source for Argentina's alliaceous vegetable imports in volume, holding an 89.8% share of total imports. The remainder was spread across other trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Argentina's alliaceous vegetable import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports bottomed in 2019 at 0.8 million US dollars and peaked in 2020 at 8.4 million US dollars, showing a 10.6-fold difference. In 2020, imports experienced a sharp rise of 963.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 63.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports of alliaceous vegetables to Argentina in value terms were heavily concentrated on Brazil, which accounted for 78.1% of total imports. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2017-2020