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Wheat gluten market in Argentina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheat gluten market in Argentina expanded from 4,369 tons in 2018 to 5,329 tons in 2020. This growth was supported by stable wheat production and domestic consumption, with a focus on wheat quality parameters such as gluten and protein content for baking and specialty applications.

Market volume dropped to 4,164 tons in 2021 as record wheat exports diverted raw material away from domestic processing. Adverse weather conditions in 2022 constrained wheat supply, but rising demand for plant-based proteins helped stabilize the gluten market at 4,166 tons.

In 2023, the market grew to 4,285 tons, driven by a 23.8% increase in wheat production and higher protein content in the harvest, which boosted gluten output. Updated regulations for gluten-free labeling and growing consumer interest in plant-based ingredients further shaped the market dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Argentina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Argentina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Argentina in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Argentina by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat gluten in Argentina

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina ranked 22nd globally in wheat gluten production volume.

Top producers of wheat gluten, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat gluten, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Wheat gluten production in Argentina rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Argentina produced 3 663 tonnes of wheat gluten, marking a significant 17.3% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 35.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 357 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.9%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production jumping by 32.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.9%)	32.5%	17.3%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat gluten from Argentina

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil dominated Argentina's wheat gluten exports in kind, accounting for 99.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the clear leader among buyers of Argentine wheat gluten in value terms, capturing 99.0% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat gluten to Argentina

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, Argentina imported 1 666 tonnes of wheat gluten, a sharp decrease of 23.8% compared to the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 187 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 173.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	173.1%	8.7%	(23.8%)	31.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (36.9% of imports in kind), China (25.3%), and Belgium (15.0%) formed the core group of markets for Argentina's wheat gluten imports in kind, together representing 77.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility over these years. Import values hit their minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2019, reflecting a threefold shift. In 2020, Argentina's wheat gluten imports amounted to 2 473 thousand US dollars, down 31.5% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3 609 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018, rising by 193.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	193.1%	2.6%	(31.5%)	27.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany (39.2% of imports in value terms), China (23.4%), and the Netherlands (14.6%) played leading roles in Argentina's wheat gluten imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 77.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io