Argentina: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian vegetable and melon market declined modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Argentina

In value terms, vegetable and melon production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables and melons in Argentina reached X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable and melon 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 2022, approx. X ha of vegetables and melons were harvested in Argentina; almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production reached the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Argentina

Vegetable and melon exports from Argentina expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from Argentina, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Paraguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Brazil was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, vegetable and melon imports into Argentina soared to X tons, surging by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of vegetable and melon to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable and melon imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables and melons to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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