Argentina: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian plum and sloe market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Argentina

In value terms, plum and sloe production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Argentina rose markedly to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Argentina dropped to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Argentina

For the fourth consecutive year, Argentina recorded decline in shipments abroad of plums and sloes, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay stood at X%.

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Paraguay amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in purchases abroad of plums and sloes, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest plum and sloe supplier to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plums and sloes to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Chile totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%).

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