Argentina Trade Surplus Widens in March

2026-04-20 19:53 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Argentina’s trade surplus rose to $2,523 million in March 2026, up from $623 million a year earlier, as exports climbed 30.1% year-on-year to $8,645 million.

The increase was driven by a 56.2% surge in primary products, while manufactured and industrial goods rose 26.4% and fuels and energy gained 23.2%.

Imports rose 1.7% to $6,122 million, led by a 105.9% jump in miscellaneous goods, which include postal deliveries, and a 61.7% rise in food and basic beverages.

Intermediate goods purchases increased 10.2%, capital goods rose 6.6%, and durable goods climbed 4.5%.



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Argentina Trade Surplus Widens in March
Argentina’s trade surplus rose to $2,523 million in March 2026, up from $623 million a year earlier, as exports climbed 30.1% year-on-year to $8,645 million. The increase was driven by a 56.2% surge in primary products, while manufactured and industrial goods rose 26.4% and fuels and energy gained 23.2%. Imports rose 1.7% to $6,122 million, led by a 105.9% jump in miscellaneous goods, which include postal deliveries, and a 61.7% rise in food and basic beverages. Intermediate goods purchases increased 10.2%, capital goods rose 6.6%, and durable goods climbed 4.5%.
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