Argentina: Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual
For CY 2017, fresh apple and pear production is forecast to increase slightly while table grape production is estimated to decrease significantly from 60,000 MT to 40,000 MT, compared to CY 2016. Production of all three types of fruit will remain below historical levels as a result of a late frost in September 2016, a continued decrease in planted area, and unfavorable economic conditions. Apple and pear exports are projected to remain relatively stable from CY 2016, and table grape exports are projected to continue to decrease. For all products, it will all remain below normal levels primarily due to lack of competitiveness of local exporters.
