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Argentina’s trade surplus skyrockets with exports reaching US$77 billion

Argentine exports persist in their upward trajectory, driven by the commodities boom that is currently affecting the region. In September, exports amounted to US$10 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23.5%, while seasonally adjusted exports experienced an 8.6% rise compared to the preceding month. The increase was propelled by advancements in both prices (16%) and … Read more

Argentina Eyes Asia for Export Growth and Strategic Investment

Argentine exports are witnessing an extraordinary surge in recent years, propelled by a significant increase in hydrocarbon production, mining activities, and an exceptional grain harvest. Estimates from the centre-right think tank Fundación Capital suggest that goods exports may exceed US$100 billion by year-end, surpassing the previous all-time high of US$88.7 billion established in 2022. Exports … Read more

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Argentina Eyes Record Grain Production as 2027 Outlook Improves

President Javier Milei has received encouraging news regarding the outlook for 2027, as preliminary assessments from the agricultural sector indicate a potential record in grain production for the upcoming year. Projected production is 158 million tonnes, according to estimates from the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, a prominent trade association within the Argentine agricultural sector. This … Read more

Farmers Hold Back Soy Sales: A Silver Lining for the Economy

Since the onset of the commodities boom in the early 2000s, Argentina has become increasingly dependent on soybean exports as a vital source of U.S. dollars — a currency that has experienced exceptionally high demand within the country’s economy for several decades. Consequently, successive administrations have implemented a diverse array of strategies aimed at incentivising … Read more

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