Argentina: The export of pears and apples from Río Negro and Neuquén in 2022 was lower than in 2021

Published 2023년 1월 4일

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In 2022, the export of pears and apples from the North Patagonia region in Río Negro and Neuquén saw a decrease of 10% and 19% respectively compared to the previous year, according to the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa). The main destinations for pear exports were Brazil, Russia, the United States, and Italy, while Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay were the main destinations for apple exports. Carlos Banacloy, the Minister of Production and Agroindustry of Río Negro, highlighted the need to change the exchange rate methodology and addressed the challenge of inflation. He stressed the opportunity Argentina has in the international context, particularly with pear production, but emphasized the need for changes to make the export sector more competitive.

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The National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) reported that during 2022 the export of pears decreased 10% and that of apples 19% compared to 2021, in the North Patagonia region integrated by Río Negro and Neuquén. According to the Statistical Monthly of that health agency, the annual accumulated in 2022 for pear exports was 268,333 tons, and another 296,941 in 2021. Likewise, he reported that for the export of apples the accumulated annual figure for 2022 was 60,086 tons, and that in 2021 that same figure had been 74,339 tons. According to the detail, the main destination of the pear was Brazil where 96,470 tons were placed; Russia with 45,592; United States with 39,923 and Italy with 16,820. On the other hand, the main destinations for the export of apples were Brazil, where 17,718 tons were placed; Bolivia with another 10,817 and Paraguay with 7,552. In turn, the Minister of Production and Agroindustry of Río Negro, Carlos Banacloy, told local media that today ...

Source: Portaldelcampo