Dried apricots market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for dried apricots in Argentina expanded from 848 tonnes to 945 tonnes. This growth was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in imports, which rose from 67 tonnes in 2018 to 116 tonnes in 2020. During this period, the apricot production region of Mendoza had seen a doubling of fresh apricot output in 2017, improving raw material availability for drying. However, low producer prices and high production costs mentioned in 2018 limited the incentive for growers to invest, keeping domestic production growth modest.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume contracted to 853 tonnes by 2023. Imports fell significantly to 46 tonnes in 2023, while exports resumed. Argentine quality and classification standards for dried apricots, which specify tolerance for defects and selection grades, likely affected import flows and market compliance. Additionally, front-of-pack labeling changes introduced in 2024, which modify nutrient criteria and restrict marketing to children, began shaping the regulatory environment for dried fruit products, influencing consumer perception.

Production dried apricots in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina ranked as the 13th largest producer of dried apricots worldwide.

Top producers of dried apricots, 2017-2020

World map of production of dried apricots, 2017-2020

Argentina's dried apricot production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 828.7 t, marking a 0.8% gain from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 817.8 t, which also saw the largest decline of 1.6%.

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

Exports dried apricots from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Export volumes peaked in 2018 at 36.5 t, then fell to their lowest level in 2017, representing a 2.2-fold difference. In 2019, Argentina's cross-border shipments of dried apricots totaled 28.0 t, a notable 23.3% reduction from 2018. The largest increase occurred in 2018, reaching 124.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the primary buyer of dried apricots from Argentina, accounting for 82.0% of total exports in kind, with the remaining share distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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 data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 at 208.4 K $ US, then dropped to their lowest in 2017, a 5.7-fold shift. In 2019, Argentina's dried apricot export volume totaled 159.3 K $ US, representing a robust 23.6% decrease from 2018. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 468.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Brazil alone accounting for 93.9% 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 dried apricots to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Argentina's dried apricot imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 67.0 t, indicating a 45.7% advance from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 67.0 t, which also saw the largest decline of 57.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in kind showed a strong dependence on Turkey, which absorbed 100.0% 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

Argentina's dried apricot imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 383.5 K $ US, which is 69.3% above the 2019 level. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 201.1 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 51.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey effectively concentrated imports in value terms of dried apricots to Argentina, with a share of 100.0% 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