Apple market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

The Argentine fresh apple market experienced notable shifts in volume between 2018 and 2023. Market size grew from 419 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 482 thousand tons in 2020, an increase of 15%. This expansion was followed by a contraction over the next two years, with the market falling to 359 thousand tons in 2022, a drop of 26% from the peak, before rebounding strongly to 458 thousand tons in 2023.

In value terms, the market's trajectory differed significantly. The market value declined steadily from $408 million in 2018 to $237 million in 2022, a reduction of over 40%. The year 2023 marked a sharp reversal, with the market value rising by 31% to $312 million, coinciding with the recovery in physical volume.

Production apple in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina ranked 26th globally in apple production between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Argentina's apple production volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 587.0 K t of apples, marking a 7.1% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 27.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Argentina's apple production value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 379.8 M $ US, reflecting a 5.9% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 496.3 M $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018 with 11.8%, while the steepest decline was in 2019 at 18.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports apple from Argentina

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, apple export volumes from Argentina decreased. In 2020, exports stood at 106.1 K t, showing a slight contraction of 3.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 36.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The peak was in 2019 at 109.3 K t, with the largest increase of 20.4% recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Paraguay, and Russia were the top destinations for Argentina's apple exports in volume terms, accounting for 24.2%, 15.6%, and 14.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 54.1% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Apple export values from Argentina fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 68 630 K $ US, representing a significant decrease of 14.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values dropped by 8.6%, with an annualized decline of 3.0%. The highest value was in 2018 at 90 928 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 21.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, Russia, and the United States were the largest buyers of Argentine apples in value terms, with shares of 24.7%, 13.0%, and 12.8%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 50.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports apple to Argentina

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for apples in Argentina showed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.2 K t and peaked in 2017, with a 47-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports rose to 1.3 K t, a dramatic increase of 513.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 91.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated Argentina's apple imports in volume terms, accounting for 96.7% of total flows.

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, K $ US

The import market exhibited an unstable trend over the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 167 K $ US, while the highest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 62 times. In 2020, import value surged to 1 124 K $ US, up 574.8% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 92.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Chile was the primary partner for Argentina's apple imports in value terms, representing 97.2% of total flows.

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

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