Not further prepared dried vegetables market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the dried vegetables market in Argentina fluctuated between 2018 and 2020, starting at 8,896 t, dipping to 8,514 t in 2019, then jumping sharply to 10,441 t in 2020.

After the peak, the market size gradually contracted to 8,894 t by 2023. During this period, global demand for plant-based foods rose, encouraging exploration of dehydrated products for human and animal consumption. New market channels emerged, exemplified by state-owned ARIES S.A., which reported an annual production capacity of 50 t of dried carrots and 10 t of other vegetables. Consumer preference shifted toward convenient, healthy snacks with extended shelf life, boosting demand for dried vegetables in ready-to-eat formats, while improved vacuum-drying technologies enhanced product quality and local competitiveness.

In 2024, the Argentine government launched a 5-billion-peso aid fund to support fruit and vegetable production amid adverse weather, potentially affecting raw material availability for dried vegetables. Local production continued to expand with a focus on practical formats for urban consumers, while the trend toward long shelf-life and convenience products persisted in retail and foodservice channels.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Argentina ranked as the 24th largest producer of not further prepared dried vegetables from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Argentina's production of not further prepared dried vegetables rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 5 618 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 4.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 401 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.5%.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years, with import levels fluctuating 7.2-fold between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2019. In 2020, Argentina exported 94 tonnes of not further prepared dried vegetables, representing a substantial improvement of 62.4% over the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 58 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 80.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Brazil, and Uruguay were the top destinations for Argentina's exports in kind, accounting for 43.8%, 31.8%, and 15.0% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 90.6% of all 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

After a two-year decline, Argentina's exports of not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms showed an uptick. In 2020, exports reached 696 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial improvement of 10.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, overall exports decreased by 73.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 35.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 631 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 65.1%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Brazil, and France remained the largest markets for Argentina's exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 82.4% 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 not further prepared dried vegetables to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of not further prepared dried vegetables to Argentina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Argentina imported a total of 4 763 tonnes, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 55.0%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 40%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 073 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Egypt were the primary sources for Argentina's imports in kind, accounting for 63.2%, 14.8%, and 10.0% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries absorbed 88.1% of all 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 decline, foreign supplies of not further prepared dried vegetables to Argentina in value terms increased. In 2020, Argentina imported approximately 9 611 thousand US dollars, which is 34.5% higher compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 146 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 40.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, China, India, and Egypt were the principal destinations for Argentina's imports in value terms, accounting for 64.6%, 11.3%, and 7.4% of the total, respectively. Jointly, these three countries represented 83.3% of all import flows.

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

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