Grapes market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Argentine grape market faced a growing structural shortage of wine grapes, which constrained overall supply. This shortage altered supply chain dynamics, pushing market participants to focus on grape varieties and regions with better price-quality ratios and to strengthen ties between growers and wineries. As a result, the market volume in physical terms declined from 2 530 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 2 019 thousand tonnes in 2020.

In 2021, the market temporarily recovered to 2 206 thousand tonnes, but the underlying shortage persisted. The following year, the National Viticulture Institute began official tracking of organic grape intake, reporting 706 171 quintals, highlighting this emerging segment. However, 2023 saw the worst grape harvest since 1959 due to extreme weather, slashing production and causing industry tensions, with increased reliance on domestic demand for wine grapes. The market volume dropped sharply to 1 433 thousand tonnes.

Throughout the period, domestic demand remained a key driver while wine exports contracted. Overall, the grape market volume fell by 43% from 2018 to 2023, reflecting chronic raw material scarcity and climatic challenges.

Production grapes in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Argentina ranked 9th globally in grape production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of grapes, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapes, 2017-2020

Argentina's grape production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 056 thousand tonnes of grapes, marking an 18.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 4.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 573 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 30.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Argentina's grape production value declined. In 2020, grape output was valued at 2 909 million US dollars, reflecting a 40.1% year-over-year reduction. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 15%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.3%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 4 854 million US dollars, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 41.5%.

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

Exports grapes from Argentina

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Argentina's grape exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 39 520 tonnes of grapes, representing a slight decrease of 2.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 46 270 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 44.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States formed the key group of partners for Argentina's grape exports in volume terms. Brazil accounted for 64.0% of exports, Colombia for 8.5%, and the United States for 8.4%, collectively representing 81.0% 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

Argentina's cross-border grape shipments declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 55 918 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp reduction of 28.3% compared to the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 87 089 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 56.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the United States, and Colombia consistently held leading positions in Argentina's grape export structure by value. Brazil accounted for 63.2% of exports, the United States for 9.8%, and Colombia for 8.3%, together making up 81.3% 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 grapes to Argentina

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Argentina's grape imports showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 506 tonnes and peaked in 2017, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign grape supplies to Argentina reached 2 798 tonnes, representing an 85.8% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 45.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Chile played the leading roles in Argentina's grape imports by volume, together accounting for 86.5% of total import flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other destinations.

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 grape import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values fluctuated 3.5 times between the low of 2019 at 2 657 thousand US dollars and the high of 2017. In 2020, imports amounted to 5 339 thousand US dollars, representing a 101.0% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 51.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Chile were the main sources for Argentina's grape imports by value, jointly accounting for 84.1% of total import flows, while the residual share was split among other markets.

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

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