Argentina Mushroom Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Argentina Mushroom Market Outlook

The Argentina mushroom market size was approximately 9.51 KMT in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around 14.14 KMT by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Mushrooms are umbrella-shaped edible fungi, one among the many species of fungi. It can grow in different places like above the ground, on soil or on the surface of a food source. Mushrooms are heterotrophs and depend on food sources such as animal waste, plant matter, and organic carbon to fulfill their nutritional requirements.

• One of the key Argentina mushrooms market trends is the growing demand for mushrooms due to their health benefits. Mushrooms are known to provide a range of antioxidants and other nutrients. The fungi’s antioxidants contribute to heart health and safeguard the body from cancer.

• The demand for oyster mushrooms and shiitakes is surging and these are mostly grown in small-scale family enterprises or cooperatives in Buenos Aires, San Luis, Formosa, Neuquen, Rio Negro, Mendoza, Entre Rios, and Cordoba.

• The Argentina mushrooms market growth can be attributed to the increasing focus by manufacturers of mushrooms active in Argentina to ensure that their products are certified and maintain hygiene standards. Certification such as HACCP, which are internationally recognised to check and validate the safety of the food offers credibility with respect to a producer among the customers.

Market Analysis

Based on type, the Argentina mushrooms market segmentation includes button, shiitake, and oyster, among others. On the basis of form, the market can be bifurcated into fresh, frozen, dried, and canned.  The different distribution channels of mushroom in the region include hypermarkets and supermarkets, grocery stores, and online, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Argentina mushroom market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Micelio Bio (Mu Mushroom)

• Establecimiento Micel SRL

• Hongos Del Pilar S.A.

• La Cuña Sureña

• Porto (Abrantes S.A)

• Blanc Fresh Mushrooms

• Others

Market Share by Type

The Argentina mushroom market demand is growing with the expanding popularity of oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms for the combined purposes of enhancing gourmet food preparations and due to their nutritional and medical properties. Oysters and shiitake mushrooms possess valuable vitamins such B1, B12 and C.

Further, these fungi also have all the important amino acids, along with minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. In different therapies that are used for cancer to support the immune system in fighting immunosuppressive or autoimmune conditions, beta-glucans are used. This fibre is present in oysters and shiitake mushrooms. Oyster and shiitake mushrooms do not require a significant investment, as a result, their outlook in the Argentina mushroom market share is anticipated to be favourable in the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

Hongos Del Pilar S.A. is an Argentinian company engaged in the production of champignons and portobello mushrooms. The company produces over 20 tons of mushrooms weekly. The produce is distributed across Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Córdoba, Mendoza, Misiones, and Patagonia along with being exported to countries such as Uruguay and Paraguay.

Porto (Abrantes S.A.) was created in 1983 as a family-managed company, and it offers mushroom and organic plant substrate and its mushroom possess the HACCP Verification Certificate. As a leading company in white mushrooms across Latin America, Abrantes cultivates the best quality white mushrooms for the fresh market.

La Cuña Sureña is a business established in Salto Grande, Santa Fe which started the production of mushrooms in 1995. The company has constructed warehouses where the cultivation is carried out and ensures its proper refrigeration. La Cuña Sureña offers both fresh and packaged mushrooms.  With six warehouses, it produces 5500-6000 kg of mushrooms per month.

Other players operating in the Argentina mushroom market include Micel SRL, and Blanc Fresh Mushrooms, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report

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