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Asparagus market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the fresh asparagus market in Argentina expanded from 10 608 t to 11 023 t. This growth was driven by experimental cultivation initiatives, including the start of drip irrigation trials by INTA to improve spear quality, alongside rising domestic demand for asparagus as a promising crop. In 2019, new joint regulations for the transportation and packaging of refrigerated fresh products helped standardize logistics, supporting market efficiency.

After peaking in 2020, market volume dipped to 10 776 t in 2021, then recovered to 10 885 t in 2022 and stabilized at 10 876 t in 2023. The 2021 update to the Argentine Food Code strengthened quality and safety requirements for fresh vegetables, while promotional campaigns highlighted asparagus' nutritional benefits, though these measures coincided with a temporary contraction.

In 2024, the market saw the launch of an organic asparagus line by Green Valley Foods, responding to growing demand for sustainable products, and new SENASA regulations modernizing quality, packaging, and transport rules for fresh vegetables.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina ranked as the 13th largest asparagus producer in the world.

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Argentina's asparagus production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 11 016 tonnes of asparagus, marking a slight increase of 2.4% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 6.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	2.2%	2.4%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from Argentina

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant partner for asparagus exports in volume, accounting for 70.2% of total flows, while other markets held relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United States captured the majority of asparagus exports in value, with a 70.8% share of total flows, leaving a fragmented group of other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to Argentina

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with an 11.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina imported 7 283 kg of asparagus, representing a sharp decline of 76.6% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 83 505 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 156.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	156.9%	(62.7%)	(76.6%)	(39.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Peru dominated Argentina's asparagus imports in volume, holding a 100.0% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Imports were at their lowest in 2020 and highest in 2018, with an 8.5-fold gap between these points. In 2020, Argentina imported 34.5 thousand US dollars worth of asparagus, equivalent to a dramatic year-on-year drop of 72.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 292.3 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 85.4%.

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