Earlier Report Observations
Production of fresh globe artichokes in Argentina contracted from 36 224 tons in 2018 to 29 655 tons in 2023. The initial output was supported by verifiable yield increases from new genetic materials and improved cultivation techniques, alongside strengthened producer organizations such as the 'Alcachofas Platenses' group.
Regulatory changes significantly shaped the market, starting with the progressive implementation of front-of-pack labeling under Law 27,642 from 2021 and the subsequent Decreto 151/2022, which imposed new warning seals and nutritional information requirements. The official recognition of the 'Alcachofas Platenses' geographical indication fostered product differentiation. However, a sharp domestic price surge in 2022—with markups reaching 639% above origin prices—dampened demand and contributed to the production decline.
The COVID-19 pandemic altered fresh produce consumption patterns in 2020, temporarily favoring processed goods, yet artichoke output saw a slight increase. Updated regulations in 2023 simplified quality, packaging, and transport rules to facilitate distribution, but could not reverse the overall downward trend in volume.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Argentina
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Argentina
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6. Trade balance
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. In kind, kg
- 6.1.2. In value, $ US
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6.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. In kind, kg
- 6.2.2. In value, $ US
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6.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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7. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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7.1. Direct Data
- 7.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.2. Mirror Data
- 7.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 7.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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7.1. Direct Data
Production globe artichokes in Argentina
In kind, 2017-2020, K t
Argentina was one of the world's leading producers of globe artichokes from 2017 to 2020, ranking 11th globally by production volume.
Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020
World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020
After a two-year decline, Argentina's globe artichoke production increased in 2020. That year, the country produced 35.5 thousand tonnes, marking a slight rise of 1.4% compared to 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 5.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 35.0 thousand tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 4.0% decline.
Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (4.0%) | (3.4%) | 1.4% | (2.0%) |
Exports globe artichokes 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 | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Chile dominated Argentina's export structure in volume, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.
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, $ US
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
During the 2017-2020 period, Chile was the nearly exclusive buyer of Argentine globe artichokes in value terms, purchasing 100.0% of total exports.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Argentina in value, 2017-2020
Imports globe artichokes to Argentina
According to market research data, Argentina did not import any globe artichokes from 2017 to 2020.
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