in a dialogue with Channel E, Roberto InbertiThe Treasurer of the Argentine Beekeepers Association stressed the good start of the 2025 harvest, although he warned of the impact of flooding and increased internal costs on the profitability of the beekeeping sector.
Promising start, but areas of complexity
inverti He declared.Expectations so far have been pretty good.“However, since spring has started with good conditions for honey production in many parts of the country,” he explained, “The past two weeks have been cold and rainy, but now the weather is stabilizing.”.
The panorama is not the same in all regions. In the northern part of the country,Harvest falls within expectations for bumper harvest“, meanwhile “The province of Buenos Aires has very complex areas, particularly in Urdan Pireta and Bolívar, where more than 50,000 hectares are reported to have been flooded.” he said.
A beekeeping leader explained:Farmers can’t reach the hive and don’t know if it’s alive or not.In these areas, it takes a long time to draw water, which also affects planting and future agricultural production.
inverti It warned that 60% of the country’s nests are concentrated in Buenos Aires, southern Cordoba and Santa Fe. “If producers lose access to hives, the area will be severely affected.” he pointed out.
Price, cost and dollar impact
Regarding the economic level, Mr. Inberti explained:Dollar value is maintained and it is already an incentive”Although he said the internal price had increased from P2,300 to P2,700 per kilo, he clarified:This is more responsive to dollar movements than to actual increases in international prices.”.
A leader in the sector made an eloquent comparison:In 2004, honey sold for 80 cents, which could buy three liters of gasoline. Nowadays, $80 won’t buy you a liter and a half.” was graphed.
Increased costs also affect production. ““Diesel, covers and drums are the inputs that have increased the most,” he explained, adding, “Four years ago, the price of a drum was $28, now it’s $57.””.
Regarding investment, he was bullish:It’s very difficult to think about investing right now. Although inflation has subsided, inputs continue to rise and the dollar does not continue to appreciate.“, held.
Exports, domestic consumption and outlook
At the international level, inverti he emphasized.60% of Argentina’s honey goes to the United States, the rest to the European Union, and some to surrounding countries.“External demand may strengthen this year.”US could lose 60% of nests, create deficit and benefit exports” he explained.
He also praised the growth of the domestic market.Thanks to awareness campaigns and local fairs, honey consumption in Argentina increases from 5% to 25% of total production” he celebrated.
Looking to the future, inverti He was optimistic:”This year it was very good, so the harvest will be positive. Export volumes increased from 75,000 tonnes to 85,000 tonnes, but we believe this figure could be exceeded.” concluded.
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