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Cider Argentina Market Overview 2026

Raw Materials
Apple Juice, White Sugar, Yeast
HS Code
220600
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Argentina Cider market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 5 sampled export transactions for Argentina are summarized.
  • 18 export partner companies and 24 import partner companies are mapped for Cider in Argentina.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 3 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.

Cider Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Argentina

18 export partner companies are tracked for Cider in Argentina. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cider export intelligence in Argentina, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 220600.
Scatter points are sampled from 26.5% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Cider in Argentina

5 sampled Cider transactions in Argentina include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cider sampled transaction unit prices by date in Argentina: 2026-01-19: 2.57 USD / kg, 2026-01-09: 1.10 USD / kg, 2025-12-30: 0.67 USD / kg, 2025-12-18: 0.66 USD / kg, 2025-12-12: 1.01 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-01-19SID*** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** ******** ******** *********** * ********2.57 USD / kg (Argentina) (Chile)
2026-01-09SID*** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** ******** ******** *********** * ********1.10 USD / kg (Argentina) (Chile)
2025-12-30SID**0.67 USD / kg (Argentina) (Bolivia)
2025-12-18SID*** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** ******** ******** *********** * ********0.66 USD / kg (Argentina) (Bolivia)
2025-12-12BEB***** ******** *********** * ******* *** ***** ******* *************** ************************************** ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** ******* *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ******* *********** * ******* ** ************ ** ********** ** ************ ** **** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** **1.01 USD / kg (Argentina) (Paraguay)

Top Cider Export Suppliers and Companies in Argentina

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 18 total export partner companies tracked for Cider in Argentina. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Argentina)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Argentina Export Partner Coverage
18 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Argentina export network depth for Cider.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Cider partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Argentina.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cider in Argentina (HS Code 220600)

Analyze 1 years of Cider export volume and value in Argentina to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20241,953,1102,017,733 USD

Top Destination Markets for Cider Exports from Argentina (HS Code 220600) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 3 destination countries for Cider exports from Argentina.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Paraguay1,624,3881,643,591.46 USD
2Chile157,729.6246,771.6 USD
3Uruguay170,992127,370 USD

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

24 import partner companies are tracked for Cider 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 39.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Cider in Argentina

5 sampled Cider import transactions in Argentina provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Cider sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Argentina: 2025-10-03: 0.79 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 6.11 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 6.11 USD / kg, 2025-09-30: 6.11 USD / kg, 2025-09-12: 4.59 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-10-03LAS ****** *** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** *******0.79 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-09-30LAS ****** *** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** *******6.11 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-09-30LAS ****** *** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** *******6.11 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-09-30LAS ****** *** ****** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** *******6.11 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-09-12SID*** *** ***** ******* *********** **** ******** ****** ******* ********* ****** ******* ** ******* *********** * ***4.59 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Cider Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Argentina

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 24 total import partner companies tracked for Cider in Argentina. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Grocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood Manufacturing
Argentina Import Partner Coverage
24 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Cider in Argentina.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cider importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Argentina.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Cider in Argentina (HS Code 220600)

Track 1 years of Cider import volume and value in Argentina to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202496,581220,501 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Cider to Argentina (HS Code 220600) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Cider to Argentina.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Spain27,21666,384.58 USD
2United States17,935.656,351.13 USD
3China28,340.652,519.76 USD
4Japan3,743.0813,636.84 USD
5Germany6,9127,820.34 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPackaged (Bottled/Canned)
Industry PositionProcessed Alcoholic Beverage

Market

Cider ("sidra") in Argentina is defined in the Código Alimentario Argentino (CAA) as an alcoholic fermentation product of apple must, with optional addition of up to 10% pear juice, and it must meet a minimum alcoholic strength of 5% vol. The 2025 CAA update specifies compositional and safety constraints (including a patulin limit in must) and outlines permitted practices and additives for cider production. Argentina’s cider value chain is closely linked to the Northern Patagonia pome-fruit complex (Río Negro and Neuquén), and INTA reports a growing set of smaller-scale, quality-differentiated cider producers alongside established mass-market brands. For imported packaged cider, market access and continuity can be materially affected by import administration requirements and foreign-exchange payment constraints.
Market RoleDomestic producer and consumer market with limited trade; imports are possible but administratively and FX-sensitive
Domestic RoleDomestic alcoholic beverage category supplied by both large beverage producers and an expanding small-scale/premium producer base
Market GrowthGrowing (recent multi-year trend (per INTA sector mapping and producer survey))growth in quality-differentiated and smaller-scale production alongside established mainstream brands
SeasonalityCider consumption is associated with traditional seasonal celebration occasions, while producers and brands are expanding year-round availability and consumption occasions; production constraints are also linked to the seasonal availability of apples and pears.

Specification

Secondary Variety
  • Granny Smith
  • Red Delicious
  • Gala (and clones)
  • Cripps Pink
Physical Attributes
  • Common retail formats used by Alto Valle producers include 750 cc glass bottles and 473 cc cans; other formats reported include barrels, smaller glass bottles, and PET.
Compositional Metrics
  • Legal definition (CAA): sidra is produced by alcoholic fermentation of apple must, with or without up to 10% pear juice; apple/pear concentrates are not permitted for products sold as "sidra" under the definition.
  • Minimum alcoholic strength for "sidra": 5% vol (with the analytic tolerance specified in the CAA update).
  • Patulin limit in apple/pear must used for cider: maximum 50 µg/L (CAA update).
  • Permitted preservative/processing aids include sulfur dioxide/bisulfites with a maximum retained total SO2 specified in the CAA update, and sorbic acid (or potassium/calcium sorbate) up to the limit specified in the CAA update.
  • Sugar-based style terms in the CAA update: Seca (≤10 g/L), Semi seca o semi dulce (10.1–40 g/L), Dulce (>40 g/L).
Grades
  • Seca (dry) — up to 10 g/L sugar (CAA sidra provisions)
  • Semi seca / semi dulce — 10.1 to 40 g/L sugar (CAA sidra provisions)
  • Dulce (sweet) — more than 40 g/L sugar (CAA sidra provisions)
Packaging
  • Glass bottle (commonly 750 cc)
  • Cans (e.g., 473 cc)
  • Kegs/barrels (foodservice)
  • PET formats (reported by producers)

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Apple/pear sourcing (notably Northern Patagonia pome-fruit complex) → washing/sorting → milling/crushing → pressing (must extraction) → clarification/filtration → yeast inoculation and fermentation → maturation/blending → optional sweetening and carbonation → filtration/pasteurization as applicable → bottling/canning (often at origin) → distribution via direct and on-trade/off-trade channels
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Foreign Exchange Controls HighArgentina’s foreign-exchange access rules and import-payment terms can delay or disrupt importer ability to pay suppliers and clear goods, creating a trade-blocking risk for imported packaged cider even when the product itself is compliant.Work with an experienced local importer; align Incoterms and payment schedules to expected FX access windows; maintain buffer inventory and confirm current BCRA import-payment terms before contracting.
Regulatory Compliance HighMisalignment with Argentina’s legal definition and labeling rules for "sidra" (e.g., use of concentrates while claiming "sidra", failure to meet minimum alcohol, or missing mandatory alcohol statements) can trigger rejection, relabeling, or withdrawal from sale.Pre-validate formulation and label against CAA sidra requirements and Argentina’s mandatory alcohol labeling statements; retain technical dossiers and lab analyses supporting compliance.
Food Safety MediumPatulin and preservative-limit non-compliance in apple/pear must/cider is a documented regulatory parameter in the CAA update and can create enforcement and recall risk.Implement supplier controls and routine lab testing for patulin and declared preservatives; maintain lot-level records to support traceability and corrective action.
Logistics MediumPackaged cider (often in glass) is freight- and packaging-cost intensive; ocean freight volatility can quickly change landed costs and impair price competitiveness in Argentina’s inflationary retail environment.Optimize pack formats and palletization; negotiate freight and packaging contracts with volatility clauses; consider local bottling/packaging partnerships where feasible and compliant.
Sustainability
  • Food-loss/valorization theme: INTA notes industrial cider historically added value using lower-grade/"discard" fruit from the Norpatagonia pome-fruit sector.
  • Packaging footprint: glass bottle use is common among Argentine cider producers, increasing material and transport footprint.
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal agricultural labor exposure in the Río Negro–Neuquén pome-fruit complex (large workforce and significant regional socio-economic dependence described by CAFI).
  • No widely documented, product-specific international labor controversy unique to Argentine cider was identified in the cited public sources; main social risks relate to general agricultural and manufacturing labor compliance.

FAQ

What is legally considered “sidra” in Argentina?Under Argentina’s Código Alimentario Argentino (CAA) update in 2025, “sidra” is the beverage resulting from alcoholic fermentation of apple must, with optional addition of up to 10% pear juice (fermented together or separately). The definition also sets minimum alcohol content requirements and other conditions for using the “sidra” denomination.
Can a product made using concentrated apple or pear juice be sold as “sidra” under Argentina’s CAA definition?No. The 2025 CAA sidra definition states that concentrated apple or pear juice is not permitted within the definition of “sidra,” so using concentrates creates a significant risk that the product cannot be marketed as “sidra” under that definition.
What mandatory warning statements must appear on alcoholic beverage labels in Argentina?Argentina’s national alcohol-control law requires alcoholic beverages sold in the country to show the alcoholic strength and to include the statements “Beber con moderación” and “Prohibida su venta a menores de 18 años” on the container label.

Sources

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Raw materials: Apple Juice, White Sugar, Yeast
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