Argentina: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian grape market soared to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Grape Production in Argentina

In value terms, grape production surged to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Grape production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of grapes in Argentina contracted to X tonnes per ha, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The grape yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2020, the total area harvested in terms of grapes production in Argentina declined to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grape production attained the maximum at X ha in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2020, overseas shipments of grapes decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grape exports fell significantly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports. Paraguay and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from Argentina were Brazil ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bolivia and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Paraguay saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average grape export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grape Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2020, purchases abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the seventh year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, grape imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grape imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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China (30M tonnes) remains the largest grape consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, grape consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (7.5M tonnes), fourfold. The U.S. (6.5M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7% share.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of grape production was China (31M tonnes), accounting for 33% of total volume. Moreover, grape production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (7.9M tonnes), fourfold. The U.S. (6.2M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Argentina?

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In value terms, Brazil ($3.6M) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Argentina, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($927K), with a 21% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of grapes from Argentina?

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In value terms, the largest markets for grape exported from Argentina were Brazil ($1.4M), Russia ($714K) and Germany ($378K), together accounting for 96% of total exports. Bolivia and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.7%.

What is the average export price for grapes in Argentina?

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The average grape export price stood at $2,003 per tonne in 2020, rising by 58% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in Argentina?

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In 2020, the average grape import price amounted to $1,857 per tonne, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year.