Fresh grapes market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh grapes in Argentina experienced a pronounced contraction from 2018 to 2023, with volume falling from 2 570 thousand tons to 1 457 thousand tons. After a modest decline in 2019, the market dropped sharply in 2020 before a partial recovery in 2021. The downward trend then resumed with significant losses in 2022 and 2023.

The market volume decreased to 1 939 thousand tons in 2022. This reduction was influenced by difficulties in meeting international quality standards for exports, which constrained overseas sales, and a noted decrease in the production of grapes specifically destined for fresh consumption. The mandatory implementation of the electronic Phytosanitary Transit Document for moving fruit also added a new regulatory layer to the supply chain.

In 2023, the decline accelerated, with the market volume reaching 1 457 thousand tons. Persistent climatic challenges, including heat waves that led to accelerated ripening and compromised grape quality, adversely affected yields. Ongoing export difficulties, with a continued focus on the domestic and regional Brazilian market, further limited market expansion.

Production fresh grapes in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 9th globally in fresh grape production volume.

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Argentina's fresh grape production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 2 056 K t, marking a significant 18.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 4.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 573 K t, with the largest year-over-year increase of 30.9% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Argentina's fresh grape production value also fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 414 M $ US, showing a sharp 24.5% decline from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 12.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 3 475 M $ US, with the largest increase of 26.1% also observed that year.

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

Exports fresh grapes from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year upward trend, Argentina's fresh grape export volume declined. In 2020, exports totaled 3 972 t, indicating a sudden 27.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 451 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 11.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Russia were the leading destinations for Argentina's fresh grape exports in volume terms, together accounting for 84.7% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among 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

Following a two-year advance, Argentina's fresh grape export value declined. In 2020, exports totaled 4 664 K $ US, which is 32.6% lower year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, export value decreased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 919 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 7.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Russia were the primary destinations for Argentina's fresh grape exports in value terms, jointly representing 91.8% of total flows, while the remaining share was split among other markets.

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

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

Imports fresh grapes to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2019 at 1 169 t, while the peak occurred in 2017, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina's fresh grape imports reached 2 393 t, marking a sharp 104.7% increase year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 46.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Chile were the key sources for Argentina's fresh grape imports in volume terms. Brazil accounted for 77.8% of total flows, Chile for 21.4%, together forming 99.2% of imports.

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 values exhibited notable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2019 at 1 882 K $ US, with the peak in 2017, showing a 4.2-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, fresh grape imports into Argentina reached 4 509 K $ US, representing a sharp 139.6% increase relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 53.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Chile dominated Argentina's fresh grape imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 99.4% 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