Export opportunities and challenges in pecan production in Argentina

With a constantly expanding trajectory, the pecan has established itself as a key product in both the domestic and international markets. "The pecan and the walnut are botanically cousins, but with different origins. The walnut is originally from Europe, while the pecan comes from the Mississippi River basin," explains Barone, highlighting the particularity of this fruit, which stands out for its more intense flavor and nutritional properties. According to Barone, the first pecan trees arrived in the country between 1840 and 1850, although its production for commercial purposes only began in the late 1990s, when varieties demanded by the international market were introduced. Currently, pecan production extends from Jujuy to Río Negro, with a greater concentration in Entre Ríos and northern Buenos Aires. This crop, which requires a significant initial investment in plants and irrigation systems, reaches full maturity at 15 years. Despite its growing popularity in the local market, ...