Argentina: Slight increase in apple and pear exports projected

Published 2024년 11월 13일

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The USDA's report forecasts a minor uptick in Argentina's fresh apple and pear production for the 2024-25 season, with apple production estimated at 488,000 tons and pear production at 655,000 tons, due to favorable weather conditions. The primary apple varieties grown are Red Delicious, Granny Smith, and Gala, while Williams, Packham, and D'Anjou are the dominant pear varieties. The planted area for apples and pears is projected to be 17,500 hectares and 19,000 hectares, respectively. Exports of both fruits are anticipated to rise, with apple exports expected to reach 82,000 tons and pear exports 330,000 tons, largely due to increased demand from Latin American countries. However, apple and pear imports are expected to remain steady at 3,000 tonnes and 300 tonnes, respectively.

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A recent report from the US Department of Agriculture, USDA, estimates that for the 2024-25 season, fresh apple production in Argentina will increase to 488,000 tons. This figure reflects a slight increase compared to the previous campaign, and is attributed to favorable agro-meteorological conditions, which would translate into better yields. The main apple varieties cultivated are Red Delicious, Granny Smith and Gala. Together, these three varieties represent almost 90% of the country's apple production. As for pears, for the 2024-225 campaign, a production of 655,000 tons is expected, also favored by good agro-meteorological conditions. The Williams variety continues to dominate, representing 40% of the cultivated area and pear exports. It is closely followed by the Packham, which represents a third of the market share, while the D'Anjou has a share of 15%. The Abate variety only accounts for 5% of the market. The planted area of apples and pears for the 2024-2025 campaign is ...

Source: Portaldelcampo