It has been a slow start for 2021 Argentina apple exports.
During the first four months of 2021, the Rio Negro region exported 24,071 tons of apples, reflecting a 30 percent decrease when compared to the same period of last year and the lowest export volume of region’s history, as reported by Rio Negro.
According to the Agricultural Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa), traditionally, the first semester sets a trend on what the season will be. Official statistics show most of the destinations for this fruit showed negative numbers. Considering the slump, it is difficult for apple export volumes to end on a positive note at the end of 2021.
Domestic market shipments and stocks registered in cold storage also fell during this part of the year.
Senasa points out pear exports reached 171,865 tons during this period, reflecting a drop of 4 percent when compared to the same time last year.
Between apples and pears, the region is shipping about 17,000 fewer tons of fruit, reflecting losses of just over $14 million during this time.