Argentina's regional economies hit record $11.3 billion in exports

Argentina's regional economies have set a new historical record for exports, reaching $11.313 billion last year, according to a report by the Rosario Board of Trade (BCR). This represents a 5.3% increase in sales abroad.

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Within the main activities, the fishing complex leads the list with exports of US$2.091 million, representing 2.4% of Argentina's total goods shipments to the world. China, Spain, and the United States are its main trading partners, concentrating nearly half of the complex's exports. Crustaceans and mollusks account for 71.1% of the total, followed by fresh and frozen fish with 27.1%.

The fishing sector emerged as the top performer, generating $2.091 billion in exports. This segment accounts for 2.4% of Argentina's total global goods shipments, with China, Spain, and the United States being its main trading partners. Crustaceans and mollusks make up over 71% of these exports, followed by fresh and frozen fish.

Dairy products solidified their position as the second most significant agro-industrial regional economy for external markets, with exports totaling $1.522 billion. The sector demonstrated strong dynamism in both value and volume, growing 18.9% in value and 25.45% in volume. Peanuts also achieved a record $1.228 billion in exports, despite lower international prices, driven by good production volumes.

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Dairy products consolidate as the second most relevant agro-industrial regional economy in terms of external insertion, with exports of US$1.522 million last year and showing great dynamism in both value and quantities. To complete the podium, peanuts are finally found with exports of US$1.228 million, a historical record for said activity, in a context of good productive volume last year despite lower international prices than the average.

Other notable sectors included lemons, with a 15.8% export increase to $510 million, and pears and apples, which rose 11.2% to $401 million. The BCR highlighted Argentina's diverse regional economies, each with unique comparative advantages, contributing to a diversified export matrix of agro-industrial products.

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While part of the production of these sectors is destined for the domestic market, a significant percentage is exported year after year to different destinations worldwide, in line with the competitiveness of the local agro-industry. If the exported value of the main agro-industrial regional economies in Argentina is analyzed, between 2024 and 2025, significant growth is registered in the value of shipments abroad, reaching an estimated historical maximum of US$11.313 million last year.