Argentina Fresh Deciduous Report Annual - USDA FAS

Argentina Fresh Deciduous Report Annual - USDA FAS

Highlights: Argentina's CY 2010 fresh apple and pear production is expected to decrease due to unfavorable weather conditions, and table grape production is projected to increase due to higher yields. Exports of apples and pears are estimated to remain stable and table grape exports are forecast to increase. Import permit requirements have been affecting fruit exports to Brazil.

Executive Summary: For CY 2010, Post forecasts a decrease in fresh apple production to 800,000 MT due to late frosts and strong winds. Fresh pear production will decrease slightly to 750,000 MT, as unfavorable weather conditions did not affect pear as much as apple plantations. Table grape production is estimated to increase to 140,000 MT as a result of higher yields. Apple and pear exports are forecast to remain stable as local exporters do not expect a significant recovery of export markets, while table grape exports are expected to increase. Import permit requirements have been affecting fruit exports to Brazil.