How much sorghum does Argentina produce and export?
Argentina is the nullth largest producer of sorghum: 2.5 million tonnes in 2024, 3.9% of the world's 64.2 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $261.2 million in 2024, 9.6% of world exports of grain sorghum (HS 1007) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 97% of its sorghum exports by value.
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Argentina's sorghum production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 million tonnes | 3.9% | -3.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
Argentina's sorghum exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $261.2 million | 9.6% | 1.1 million t | $248 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1007 (Grain sorghum).
Where Argentina's sorghum goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Argentina's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $255M | 97% |
| Uruguay | $3M | 1.2% |
| Paraguay | $2M | 0.6% |
| Bolivia | $716,388 | 0.3% |
| United States | $446,034 | 0.2% |
How much sorghum Argentina uses
Argentina's domestic supply of sorghum was 899 thousand tonnes in 2023, 1.8% of the world's. It produced 187% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Sorghum and products". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The sorghum price Argentina sells into
The benchmark price, US No. 2, Gulf export, was $189.5/t in August 2020, up 28% over twelve months. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Sorghum price history.
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