Economic indicators study for the Cluster Maní
The project aims to carry out a comprehensive quantitative study that accurately, systematically and reliably measures the main economic indicators of the Cluster del Maní de Córdoba and its value chain's contribution to the regional economy.
Summary
The Cluster Maní de Córdoba, represented by the Cámara Argentina del Maní, commissioned a rigorous, comprehensive quantitative study to systematically measure the peanut complex's economic contribution to the provincial and national economy. The rationale was clear: the cluster lacked an up-to-date, specific analysis of its production scale and its contribution to employment, taxes, investment and value added, which limited its ability to represent the sector before public bodies and to advocate for policies that sustain its international competitiveness.
The study was commissioned from IERAL – Fundación Mediterránea, which has proven expertise in sector-level economic analysis, and covers the entire peanut complex: not only processors but also equipment and input suppliers, consulting firms, service providers and other links in the value chain.
The work is organized in two main phases. Phase 1 — Data collection and interviews (months 1-4, Dec 2025-Mar 2026): preparation and organization, review of official statistics, surveys and interviews with companies in the sector, and processing of primary data. Phase 2 — Estimates and reports (months 5-8, Apr-Jul 2026): calculation of the chain's gross value added, estimates of direct and indirect employment, calculation of its tax contribution and tax burden, development of production scenarios, and preparation of technical reports, an executive summary, a sector fact sheet and presentation materials.
A key focus is a comparative analysis with Brazil, the main strategic competitor for Argentine peanuts in international markets, to identify the local complex's competitive strengths and weaknesses. 000,000 (ARS 10M non-refundable grant + ARS 11M actual co-funding from the cluster).
Main objective
Carry out a comprehensive quantitative study that accurately, systematically and reliably measures the peanut industry's main macroeconomic indicators, covering the complex's production, processing and export scale; its contribution to employment, taxes, investment and value added; the sector's competitiveness and trade balance, including a comparative analysis with Brazil; and the regional distribution of its impact, to support the design of targeted public policies and more effective, sustainable growth programs.
Duration:
December 2025 to July 2026 (8 months)
Status:
Active
Cluster del Maní
A strategic regional economy that integrates production, processing and exports in a highly coordinated chain, with Córdoba accounting for most of Argentina's peanuts and a strong export profile (around 95% of production, 2014 data) to more than a hundred destinations.