Grapefruit juice market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Argentine grapefruit juice market faced tighter regulations as ANMAT banned an unauthorized product and updates to the Argentine Food Code introduced new labeling rules, strengthening market control. After a dip to 4.4 million liters in 2019, the market grew by 18% to 5.2 million liters in 2020, fueled by increased grapefruit production in Formosa province where local companies processed concentrate, and by efficient distribution through the Buenos Aires Central Market.

A sharp 22% drop to 4.1 million liters occurred in 2021 when geopolitical tensions and tariff wars raised export logistics costs, reducing the competitiveness of Argentine juice. Recovery followed in 2022 with a 7% rise to 4.4 million liters after trade agreements granted duty-free access for citrus products to the United States, offsetting lower shipments to the EU. Growth continued into 2023, reaching 4.8 million liters, supported by further modernization of the Food Code that improved regulatory clarity.

Regulatory evolution persisted into 2024 with amendments to the Codex General Standard for Juices and the Argentine Food Code, focusing on labeling and microbiological controls, contributing to market stability.

Production grapefruit juice in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 14th globally in grapefruit juice production.

Top producers of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

In 2020, Argentina produced 5 017 K l of grapefruit juice, representing a slight increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 4 893 K l, while the highest was in 2018 at 5 066 K l. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.4%.

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

Exports grapefruit juice from Argentina

Exports in kind, K l

Argentina's grapefruit juice export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports totaled 648 K l, marking a decrease of 28.5% compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports fell by 69.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -32.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Israel, the Netherlands, and Uruguay were the top contributors to Argentina's grapefruit juice exports in volume terms. Israel accounted for 58.6% of exports, the Netherlands for 21.4%, and Uruguay for 5.1%, together making up 85.1% of total export flows.

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

Grapefruit juice export volumes from Argentina declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports amounted to 1 861 K US dollars, which is 29.9% lower than in 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports decreased by 59.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -26.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Israel, the Netherlands, and Uruguay remained the leading destinations for Argentina's grapefruit juice exports in value terms. Israel contributed 52.2% of export value, the Netherlands 22.4%, and Uruguay 6.8%, collectively accounting for 81.4% of total export 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 grapefruit juice to Argentina

Imports in kind, K l

After a two-year decline, foreign grapefruit juice supplies to Argentina increased. In 2020, import volume reached 228 K l, up by 18.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 74.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -36.7%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 192 K l, with the largest decline that year at 61.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico and Paraguay accounted for the bulk of Argentina's grapefruit juice imports in volume terms, together representing 100.0% of total import 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

After a two-year fall, Argentina's grapefruit juice import volume increased. In 2020, imports totaled 572 K US dollars, marking a sharp gain of 35.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 64.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -29.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 572 K US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 64.1%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the two leading sources—Mexico and Paraguay—together accounted for 99.8% of Argentina's total grapefruit juice imports in value terms.

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

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