A more competitive avocado market in Argentina

Published 2021년 8월 22일

Tridge summary

Argentina's avocado imports experienced a significant increase in the first half of 2021, with a total of 8,195 tons valued at US $ 22 million, marking a 5% rise in volume and a 22% increase in value compared to the same period last year. The country's main suppliers included Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia, with Mexico taking over as the leading supplier due to a 255% surge in exports, followed by Chile, Brazil, and Peru. The price of imported avocados also rose by 16%, with Chilean avocados being the most expensive and Mexican avocados the least expensive. The price per kilogram for Chilean, Mexican, and Peruvian avocados were US $ 4.81, US $ 1.90, and US $ 2.20, respectively.

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Original content

Avocado imports in Argentina totaled 8,195 tons for US $ 22 million in the first semester, 5% more in volume and 22% more in value compared to the same period of the previous year. During this time, the avocado suppliers were Mexico (28% participation), Chile (23%), Brazil (19%), Peru (19%) and Colombia (10%). Unlike in other years, the composition of the top providers was different. The 255% growth in Mexican shipments allowed the country to displace Chile as the main supplier of avocados in Argentina. It is worth mentioning that Chile suffered a 57% contraction in its exports, due to problems with its production. Despite the 11% growth in Peruvian shipments to Argentina, it lost its third place to Brazil, which increased its exports by 55%. Another supplier that has gained territory was Colombia, which increased its shipments by 259%, although it was not enough to improve its fifth place. Regarding prices, imported avocados in Argentina were quoted at US $ 2.70 per kilogram, 16% ...

Source: Freshfruit.pe