Argentina: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Argentina

After four years of growth, the Argentinian blueberry and cranberry market decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Argentina

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Argentina amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2021, leveling off at 2020. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Argentina totaled less than X ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Argentina

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tonnes) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Argentina worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, Israel and Canada, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, imports of blueberries and cranberries into Argentina shrank to X tonnes, falling by -X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Uruguay (X tonnes), Chile (X tonnes) and the United States (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Argentina, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Chile (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+X% per year) and Peru (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per tonne), while the price for Uruguay ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform