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Cotton seeds market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Argentine cotton seeds market volume grew strongly from 367 thousand tons in 2018 to 527 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was fueled by the rapid adoption of genetically modified seeds and new technological packages, which significantly improved crop yields and production efficiency.

Market volume dipped to 500 thousand tons in 2021 amidst challenges from the persistent illegal seed trade, which hampered quality and genetic innovation. A recovery followed in 2022, with volume reaching 566 thousand tons, driven by genetic advancements, the use of certified seeds, and the launch of new varieties with enhanced herbicide and pest resistance.

A sharp contraction to 430 thousand tons occurred in 2023, coinciding with continued pressure from the illicit seed market and a lack of incentives for genetic development. Global factors, including consolidations in the agrochemical and biotechnology sectors, further influenced local market conditions.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cotton seeds in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina ranked 13th globally in cotton seeds production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cotton seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Argentina's cotton seeds production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 535.0 K t of cotton seeds, marking a 21.6% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 72.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 19.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.6%	15.8%	21.6%	19.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Argentina's cotton seeds production value rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 73 460 K $ US, showing a moderate increase of 6.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 16.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 61 889 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	11.1%	6.8%	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cotton seeds from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Argentina's cotton seeds exports increased in volume. In 2020, exports reached 8 047 t, up 1.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 51.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -21.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 936 t, with the largest decline that year at 39.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	(39.4%)	1.4%	(21.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Argentina's cotton seeds exports in kind were Uruguay (33.4% of exports), Chile (31.9% of exports), and Spain (11.5% of exports), together accounting for 76.7% of total flows.

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

Argentina's cotton seeds exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports registered 1 105 K $ US, representing a significant drop of 10.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 67.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -31.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.3%)	(41.9%)	(10.9%)	(31.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Argentina's cotton seeds exports in value terms were Chile (30.0% of exports), Uruguay (26.7% of exports), and Spain (14.0% of exports), which jointly accounted for 70.6% of total flows.

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 cotton seeds to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2018, with a fluctuation of 1 625 times between these years. In 2020, cotton seeds deliveries to Argentina reached 0.2 t, reflecting a 3.7% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.0 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 99.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 343.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.9%)	343.4%	3.7%	(85.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports varied 16 times from the high in 2017 to the low in 2018. In 2020, the volume of cotton seeds imports to Argentina amounted to 1 K $ US, down by 11.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 93.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 73.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.7%)	73.3%	(11.8%)	(54.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the key suppliers of cotton seeds to Argentina were the United States and Brazil, whose combined share reached 21.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io