Argentina: Grape Market Overview 2021

Grape Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian grape market contracted to $X in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached 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 declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grape production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of grapes in Argentina reduced slightly to X tonnes per ha in 2020, waning by -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The grape yield peaked at X tonnes per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The grape harvested area in Argentina shrank to X ha in 2020, approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grape Exports

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of grapes decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, grape exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Paraguay (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grape exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 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, Brazil ($X), Russia ($X) and Bolivia ($X) were the largest markets for grape exported from Argentina worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X 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, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Grape Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2020, supplies from abroad of grapes increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the seventh year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, grape imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached 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), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate 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 amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average grape import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the price for Chile stood at $X per tonne.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapes in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of grape consumption was China (15M tonnes), accounting for 19% of total volume. Moreover, grape consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (7.5M tonnes), twofold. The U.S. (6.5M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 8.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapes in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of grape production in 2020 were China (15M tonnes), Italy (7.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (6.2M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of grapes to Argentina?

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In value terms, Brazil ($4M) constituted the largest supplier of grape to Argentina, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($445K), with a 10% 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 ($2.7M), Russia ($1.8M) and Bolivia ($67K), with a combined 99% share of total exports. Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1%.

What is the average export price for grapes in Argentina?

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In 2020, the average grape export price amounted to $1,174 per tonne, with a decrease of -7.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapes in Argentina?

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The average grape import price stood at $1,893 per tonne in 2020, leveling off at the previous year.