Carrots and turnips market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

Production of fresh carrots and turnips in Argentina expanded consistently from 287.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 302.8 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was supported by the introduction of mandatory Good Agricultural Practices in 2019, which improved operational standards, and the launch of the 'Coral INTA' variety in 2021, a cultivar resistant to premature flowering that enhanced yield reliability and fresh market supply.

Regulatory updates significantly shaped market conditions. The 2018 revision of the Argentine Food Code permitted washing with erythorbic acid and vacuum packaging, extending shelf-life. The front-of-pack labeling law enacted in 2021, followed by decrees mandating nitrate information on labels, exempted fresh carrots from warning seals. Subsequent rules in 2023 prohibited adding sugars, sodium, or fats to fresh vegetables, reinforcing their perception as a healthy choice and supporting domestic consumption.

Trade flows showed notable shifts, with imports surging to 13.6 thousand tons in 2020 amid continued traceability rules and simplified administrative procedures for internal commercialization. Exports grew steadily, aided by the 2024 removal of outdated export requirements, which streamlined operations for shippers. Climatic factors, such as heavy rains in 2022 that limited harvests in some provinces, contributed to price increases but did not halt the overall production expansion.

Production carrots and turnips in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 27th globally in carrot and turnip production volume.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Argentina's carrot and turnip production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 294.0 K t of carrots and turnips, marking a slight rise of 1.2% from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 287.1 K t, which represented a decline of 1.1%. Production then rebounded in 2019 with an increase of 1.2%.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

The export market for carrots and turnips showed an unstable trend during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 55 t, reflecting a sharp drop of 96.4% from the previous year. This followed a peak in 2019, with a 28-fold difference between these two years.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Paraguay was the dominant buyer of carrots and turnips from Argentina, accounting for 90.3% of total exports in volume.

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

The export market in value terms displayed volatility over the observed period. Exports fell to a low in 2020, reaching 4 K $ US, which was a dramatic drop of 97.1% compared to 2019. This followed a high in 2019, with a 34-fold variation between these years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Paraguay and Chile together making up 100.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports carrots and turnips to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

The import market for carrots and turnips exhibited an unstable trend. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 536 t, which was an 86.9% decline. They then surged to a peak in 2020, reaching 13 605 t—a steep increase of 2,020.2% year-over-year, resulting in a 25-fold difference between 2018 and 2020.

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

During 2017–2020, Brazil was the primary source of carrot and turnip imports to Argentina, absorbing 94.5% of total imports in volume.

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

Import data revealed irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports dropped to a low in 2019 at 104 K $ US, with an 88.6% decline recorded in 2018. They then soared to a high in 2020, reaching 4 848 K $ US—an increase of 4,547.5% year-over-year, leading to a 46-fold fluctuation between 2019 and 2020.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Brazil dominated the import structure in value terms, consistently accounting for 93.9% 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