Argentina - Mushrooms And Truffles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Argentina: Mushroom And Truffle Market Overview 2019

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Argentina

The revenue of the mushroom and truffle market in Argentina amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, mushroom and truffle consumption continues to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the mushroom and truffle market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Argentina

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, mushroom and truffle production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2018, the average mushroom and truffle yield in Argentina totaled X kg per ha, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the mushroom and truffle yield continues to indicate 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 2018, approx. X ha of mushrooms and truffles were harvested in Argentina; leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the mushroom and truffle harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2018, the amount of mushrooms and truffles exported from Argentina stood at X tonnes, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, mushroom and truffle exports, however, continue to indicate a mild drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, mushroom and truffle exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, mushroom and truffle exports reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of mushroom and truffle exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X tonnes) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uruguay totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for mushroom and truffle exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total mushroom and truffle exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Uruguay amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average mushroom and truffle export price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the mushroom and truffle export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for mushrooms and truffles reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2018, the amount of mushrooms and truffles imported into Argentina stood at X tonnes, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, mushroom and truffle imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, mushroom and truffle imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, mushroom and truffle imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, mushroom and truffle imports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of mushroom and truffle imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Chile (X kg) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle supplier to Argentina, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled -X%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushroom and truffle to Argentina.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the mushroom and truffle import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for mushrooms and truffles reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform