Argentina's agro-exports hit record $27.4 billion in first half of 2026

Argentina's agro-industrial exports have achieved a new historical record in the first half of 2026, with total sales reaching $27.4 billion. Minister of Economy Luis Caputo announced the figures, highlighting a 15% year-on-year increase in export volume to 63 million tons, the highest recorded for a first semester. The value of these exports also saw an 18% improvement compared to the same period last year.

Caputo's announcement detailed that 37 export complexes, accounting for 70% of the total export volume, experienced growth in traded quantities. Notably, the sunflower complex saw a remarkable 129% increase, followed by significant rises in wheat (56%), legumes (48%), dairy (24%), and citrus (23%). The minister also pointed to the addition of new products to Argentina's export offerings, including safflower seeds, pork fat, goat meat, apples, pears, dried apricots, and chewing gum.

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Agro-industrial exports reached a historic record in the first half of 2026.

These strong export figures underscore the vital role of the agro-industrial sector in generating foreign currency for the Argentine economy. The data indicates not only an expansion in export volumes but also a growing diversification of products being sold internationally. Key markets for these exports in the first semester included Vietnam, China, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Algeria, Indonesia, Peru, Malaysia, India, and Egypt, collectively accounting for over 53% of the total exported volume.

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Additionally, 25 products were counted that were exported for the first time in several years.