Argentina Trade Surplus Widens in June

2026-07-20 21:08 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

Argentina's trade surplus widened to $2.19 billion in June 2026 from $0.88 billion a year earlier, marking its 31st consecutive month of positive trade balances.

Exports rose 24.5% year-on-year to $9.06 billion, with growth broad-based across all major categories.

Agricultural manufactures surged 31.6%, driven by higher shipments of fats and oils, food industry residues and waste, and meat products.

Industrial manufactures also advanced 31.4%, supported mainly by chemicals and related products, as well as base metals and metal products.

Exports of fuels and energy climbed 31.1%, as higher international prices more than offset lower shipment volumes.

Imports increased 7.3% to $6.86 billion, driven primarily by fuels and lubricants, whose purchases soared 126.3%.

Imports of intermediate goods rose 9.5%, while consumer goods increased 3.3%.

In contrast, capital goods fell 8.0%, parts and accessories for capital goods declined 9.4%, and motor vehicle imports dropped 10.6%.



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