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Seed Maize Argentina Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
HS Code
100510
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Argentina Seed Maize market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Argentina are summarized.
  • 54 export partner companies and 44 import partner companies are mapped for Seed Maize in Argentina.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 4 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.

Seed Maize Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Argentina

54 export partner companies are tracked for Seed Maize in Argentina. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Seed Maize export intelligence in Argentina, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 100510.
Scatter points are sampled from 4.4% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Seed Maize in Argentina

5 sampled Seed Maize transactions in Argentina include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Seed Maize sampled transaction unit prices by date in Argentina: 2025-12-15: 1.77 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 1.62 USD / kg, 2025-12-10: 1.69 USD / kg, 2025-12-05: 0.88 USD / kg, 2025-12-02: 4.13 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-12-15PAR* ******** ***** *********1.77 USD / kg (Argentina) (Uruguay)
2025-12-10PAR* ******** ***** *********1.62 USD / kg (Argentina) (Uruguay)
2025-12-10PAR* ******** ***** *********1.69 USD / kg (Argentina) (Uruguay)
2025-12-05PAR* ******** ***** *********0.88 USD / kg (Argentina) (Uruguay)
2025-12-02PAR* ******** ***** *********4.13 USD / kg (Argentina) (Uruguay)

Top Seed Maize Export Suppliers and Companies in Argentina

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 54 total export partner companies tracked for Seed Maize in Argentina. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-05
Industries: OthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: OthersFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleTradeLogisticsHORECARetailFood Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Argentina Export Partner Coverage
54 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Argentina export network depth for Seed Maize.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Seed Maize partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Argentina.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Seed Maize in Argentina (HS Code 100510)

Analyze 1 years of Seed Maize export volume and value in Argentina to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20247,774,97041,854,736 USD

Top Destination Markets for Seed Maize Exports from Argentina (HS Code 100510) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 4 destination countries for Seed Maize exports from Argentina.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Uruguay4,967,39030,131,685.28 USD
2United States2,584,914.589,832,366.68 USD
3Brazil218,7261,822,259.06 USD
4Chile3,938.9868,424.79 USD

Seed Maize Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Argentina: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

44 import partner companies are tracked for Seed Maize in Argentina. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 5.1% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Seed Maize in Argentina

5 sampled Seed Maize import transactions in Argentina provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Seed Maize sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Argentina: 2026-01-05: 3.18 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 3.20 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 3.17 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 3.17 USD / kg, 2026-01-02: 3.18 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-01-05PAR* ******** ***** *********3.18 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-02PAR* ******** ***** *********3.20 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-02PAR* ******** ***** *********3.17 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-02PAR* ******** ***** *********3.17 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-01-02PAR* ******** ***** *********3.18 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Seed Maize Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Argentina

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 44 total import partner companies tracked for Seed Maize in Argentina. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-04
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-28
Industries: OthersFood PackagingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: OthersTrade
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-04
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-02
Industries: OthersFood WholesalersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: OthersCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: OthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Argentina Import Partner Coverage
44 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Seed Maize in Argentina.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Seed Maize importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Argentina.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Seed Maize in Argentina (HS Code 100510)

Track 1 years of Seed Maize import volume and value in Argentina to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
20249,305,71740,595,558 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Seed Maize to Argentina (HS Code 100510) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Seed Maize to Argentina.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Brazil5,160,474.520,539,366.02 USD
2United States3,043,685.1715,152,541.84 USD
3Chile1,029,090.494,339,139.29 USD
4Mexico54,194.43355,760.08 USD
5Thailand2,78542,373.11 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormSeed (For Sowing)
Industry PositionAgricultural Input (Propagation Material)

Raw Material

Market

Seed maize (maize seed for sowing) in Argentina is regulated through INASE’s seed trade registration and official seed fiscalization/certification framework under the national seed law system. Argentina participates in international seed certification systems (including OECD Seed Schemes and AOSCA references cited by INASE) for export-oriented seed production. UN Comtrade data (via World Bank WITS) indicates Argentina both imports and exports maize seed (HS 100510), with Uruguay a key export destination in 2024 while the United States and Brazil are major suppliers in recent import data. Production follows spring–summer cropping windows in the main maize belt, and seed supply reliability is sensitive to weather and plant-health pressure (e.g., management guidance for maize stunt complex and sowing-date strategies published by INTA).
Market RoleTwo-way trade market — net importer with notable regional exports
Domestic RoleStrategic agricultural input for commercial maize production; official seed fiscalization is used to assure varietal identity and seed quality attributes for domestic users.
SeasonalitySeasonal production aligned to spring–summer sowing windows, with early and late sowing strategies used in key maize regions depending on pest pressure and water availability.

Specification

Primary VarietyHybrid maize seed (Zea mays L.) — certified/regulated seed for sowing
Physical Attributes
  • Varietal identity and genetic purity expectations supported by field inspection and isolation requirements under INASE fiscalization.
  • Clean seed lots (free of extraneous material) are important for phytosanitary compliance and smooth border inspections.
Compositional Metrics
  • Seed lot laboratory testing and reporting (e.g., germination and purity) are commonly used for seed quality control and may be requested in trade documentation depending on destination and scheme.
Grades
  • Semilla Fiscalizada (officially controlled seed class under INASE framework)
  • Semilla Identificada (identified class referenced in INASE seed-trade controls)
  • Destino Exclusivo Exportación (DEE) (export-dedicated production category referenced by INASE)
Packaging
  • Sealed bags/containers with official identification/labeling consistent with INASE requirements for regulated seed commerce.
  • Lot-level identification to support traceability and potential audits under domestic controls and international certification schemes.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Inbred line maintenance → hybrid seed multiplication (field isolation/inspection) → harvest → drying/conditioning → laboratory testing → (optional) seed treatment → packaging/official labeling → domestic distribution or export phytosanitary certification
Temperature
  • Dry, cool storage and avoidance of heat/humidity excursions are important to preserve germination and vigor through distribution and export logistics.
Shelf Life
  • Commercial usability is highly time-sensitive to planting windows; customs delays can materially reduce value if seed arrives after optimal sowing periods.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Regulatory Compliance HighImporting maize seed into Argentina can be blocked or severely delayed if SENASA phytosanitary requirements are not met and/or if an Autorización Fitosanitaria de Importación (AFIDI) is required but missing or inconsistent with the shipment.Determine whether AFIDI is required for the specific seed lot and origin, secure AFIDI in advance via SIGPV-IMPO, and align pre-shipment cleanliness, pest freedom, and documentation to SENASA requirements.
Plant Health MediumMaize stunt complex pressure linked to the chicharrita (Dalbulus maidis) has driven INTA management guidance and sowing-date strategies; outbreaks can reduce field performance and disrupt seed multiplication yields or seed demand timing in affected regions.Use INTA regional sowing-date guidance, enforce sanitary break/volunteer control where applicable, and source from regions/programs with documented integrated pest management and field inspection records.
Climate MediumSpring–summer weather variability (including frost risk around early sowing and heat/drought risk during flowering) can materially affect hybrid seed set and supply availability in the main maize belt.Diversify contracted production across regions and sowing windows, and use risk-based planting-date planning consistent with INTA regional guidance.
Counterfeit MediumNon-compliant or illegally marketed seed (e.g., unregistered operators, missing labeling, or identity/quality misrepresentation) can create compliance exposure and performance loss; INASE publishes enforcement pathways and sanctions under the seed-law framework.Buy only from INASE-registered operators, require documentation and intact labeling for each lot, and implement incoming verification (identity/quality checks) aligned to contractual specs.
Sustainability
  • Deforestation and land-use change exposure in Argentina’s Gran Chaco creates reputational and due-diligence risk for agricultural supply chains; buyers with deforestation-free commitments may require screening and documentation even when purchasing seed rather than grain.
  • Biodiversity and native-forest governance/enforcement variability in frontier regions can elevate ESG scrutiny for upstream agricultural operations tied to land expansion.

FAQ

Which authorities regulate maize seed certification and phytosanitary controls in Argentina?INASE is the authority for seed trade registration and official seed fiscalization/certification under Argentina’s seed-law framework. SENASA is the plant health authority that verifies phytosanitary requirements for imports and issues phytosanitary certification for exports, including phytosanitary certificates when required.
What is the most common compliance blocker for importing maize seed into Argentina?A missing or incorrect SENASA import authorization (AFIDI) when it is required, and/or failure to meet Argentina’s phytosanitary requirements for the specific product and origin. Either issue can lead to border delays or refusal until requirements are satisfied.
Where does Argentina export maize seed to?UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank WITS portal shows Uruguay as the main destination for Argentina’s maize seed exports (HS 100510) in 2024, with additional exports to the United States and Brazil.

Sources

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