Pastry market in Argentina

Earlier Report Observations

The pastry market in Argentina, measured by volume, declined from 44 441 t in 2018 to a low of 33 953 t in 2021, then expanded to 41 296 t by 2023. In value terms, the market followed a similar trajectory, falling from $107.6 million in 2018 to $74.1 million in 2020 before climbing to $120.0 million in 2023.

A key turning point came with the enactment of Law 27,642 on Healthy Food Promotion in 2021, which introduced front-of-pack labeling requirements for packaged foods including pastry products. This regulatory change altered consumer awareness and spurred demand for healthier options, contributing to the market's recovery in value. The trend towards natural and healthy ingredients gained further momentum in 2023, as Argentine consumers increasingly sought out products with cleaner labels and traditional flavors like dulce de leche.

Concurrently, the national extension of Collective Labor Agreement No. 24/88 for pastry workers in 2023 standardized wages and working conditions across the country, providing a more stable operating environment for producers. The market has operated within a consistent regulatory framework established by the Argentine Food Code and Good Manufacturing Practices, which have ensured product safety and quality since 2018.

Production pastry in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

Argentina's pastry production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 50 000 tons of pastry, marking a 3.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27%, with an average annual decline of 10.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Argentina's pastry production has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 105.3 million US dollars, down 10.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 39.5%, with an average annual decline of 15.4%.

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

Exports pastry from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Argentina's pastry exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 16 221 tons, a 9.4% decrease from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 2.4%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 904 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile remained the main buyers of Argentine pastry, accounting for 35.9%, 26.7%, and 17.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 80.3% of total exports in kind.

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

In 2020, Argentina's pastry exports amounted to 34.163 million US dollars, a 16.2% decline from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 19.1%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile were the primary destinations for Argentina's pastry exports in value terms, with shares of 35.7%, 25.5%, and 16.9%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 78.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports pastry to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

Argentina's pastry imports have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 1 061 tons, down 35.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 37.5%, with an average annual decline of 14.5%. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 2 270 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 33.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Spain, and Chile were the main sources of pastry imports to Argentina, accounting for 52.5%, 13.5%, and 11.2% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 77.3% of total imports in kind.

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 pastry imports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 2.912 million US dollars, a sharp decline of 34.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 40.6%, with an average annual decline of 15.9%. The highest import value was in 2018 at 5.695 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 16.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Spain, and Chile remained key partners for Argentina's pastry imports in value terms, with shares of 49.6%, 11.9%, and 11.0%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 72.5% of total import value.

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

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