📥 IMPORTS $73B+🇧🇷 Brazil 19.2%🇨🇳 China 18.5%🇺🇸 USA 11.2%
📤 EXPORTS $88B+🇧🇷 Brazil 16.4%🇨🇳 China 9.1%🌱 Soy & Agri ~35%
📥 Import Data
📤 Export Data
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Argentine Republic The South American Agri-Tech & Energy Hub

Argentina

Import & Export Trade Data

A massive $160B+ combined trade economy driving the Mercosur bloc. From world-leading agricultural exports (soy, corn, beef) and surging Vaca Muerta shale energy to critical inbound flows of automotive parts and industrial machinery — access verified data mapping South America's second-largest economy.

📥 Import Overview
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$73B+Total Imports 2024/2025
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19.2%Brazil's Import Share
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~25%Machinery & Auto Parts
📤 Export Overview
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$88B+Total Exports 2024/2025
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16.4%Brazil's Export Share
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~35%Soybean & Corn Share
1.5M+Annual Records
160+Trade Partners
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01
Geopolitical Reality

The Mercosur Engine

Argentina's trade is deeply integrated with its neighbor, Brazil, through the Mercosur bloc. A massive bilateral flow of automotive parts, trucks, and industrial machinery crosses their borders daily, creating one of the most interdependent supply chains in the Americas.

02
Export Dominance

Global Agri-Powerhouse

Argentina feeds the world. It is a top global exporter of soybean meal, soybean oil, and corn. Tracking Argentine agricultural shipments provides critical early-warning indicators for global commodity pricing, animal feed supplies, and food security.

03
Energy Pivot

The Vaca Muerta Boom

Once heavily reliant on winter gas imports, Argentina is rapidly transforming into a net energy exporter. The massive Vaca Muerta shale formation is driving a surge in crude oil and natural gas exports, fundamentally altering the South American energy map.

📥 Import GrowthUSD Billion · 2020–2025
YearVolumeValueGrowth
2020
$42.3BBase
2021
$63.1B+49.1%
2022
$81.5B+29.1%
2023
$73.7B-9.5%
24/25
$75.2B+2.0%
📤 Export GrowthUSD Billion · 2020–2025
YearVolumeValueGrowth
2020
$54.8BBase
2021
$77.9B+42.1%
2022
$88.4B+13.4%
2023
$66.7B-24.5%
24/25
$88.8B+33.1%
🌍 Partner Countries
Import Partners & Export Destinations

Argentina's trade is anchored by Brazil (automotive and industrial) and China (agricultural exports and electronics imports), while maintaining strong ties with the USA and the European Union.

📥 Top Import Source CountriesRecent Data · % of Total Imports
01🇧🇷Brazil
19.2%
02🇨🇳China
18.5%
03🇺🇸USA
11.2%
04🇩🇪Germany
4.5%
05🇵🇾Paraguay
3.6%
06🇧🇴Bolivia
3.1%
07🇮🇹Italy
2.3%
08🇲🇽Mexico
2.1%
📤 Top Export Destination CountriesRecent Data · % of Total Exports
01🇧🇷Brazil
16.4%
02🇨🇳China
9.1%
03🇺🇸USA
8.2%
04🇨🇱Chile
5.5%
05🇮🇳India
4.8%
06🇻🇳Vietnam
4.1%
07🇵🇪Peru
3.2%
08🇳🇱Netherlands
2.8%
📥 Import Sources by Region
🌎 South America (Mercosur)
32.0%
🌏 Asia (China, India)
25.0%
🌍 Europe (EU)
20.0%
🌎 North America (USA, MX)
13.0%
📤 Export Destinations by Region
🌎 South America
35.0%
🌏 Asia (China, VN, IN)
30.0%
🌍 Europe
15.0%
🌎 North America
10.0%
📦 Trade Categories
Import & Export Industries

Argentina relies on imports for capital goods and industrial components, while its exports are dominated by agricultural commodities, derived products (oils/meals), and an expanding energy sector.

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Machinery & Mechanical
HS 84

Capital goods essential for Argentina's industrial and agricultural base. Includes tractors, harvesting machinery, pumps, and specialized manufacturing equipment sourced from China, Brazil, and the USA.

Agri-MachineryPumps/ValvesEngines
~15%
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Automotive & Parts
HS 87

A cornerstone of the Mercosur alliance. Argentina imports massive volumes of vehicle parts and passenger cars, predominantly from Brazil, to support its own domestic auto assembly lines.

Auto PartsPassenger CarsTractors
~12%
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Electrical Machinery
HS 85

Telecommunications equipment, electrical components for the auto industry, and consumer electronics (often shipped to Tierra del Fuego for final assembly), sourced heavily from China.

Telecom GearAuto ElectronicsGenerators
~11%
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Mineral Fuels & Gas
HS 27

Historically a major drain on reserves, Argentina still imports refined petroleum and seasonal LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) from Bolivia and the USA during peak winter demand, though Vaca Muerta is shifting this.

Refined PetroleumLNGNatural Gas
~10%
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Chemicals & Plastics
HS 29, 39

Vital inputs for Argentina's massive agricultural sector. Agrochemicals, fertilizers, organic chemicals, and raw plastics imported from China, the USA, and Germany.

AgrochemicalsPolymersOrganic Chem
~9%
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Pharmaceuticals
HS 30

High-value packaged medicaments, vaccines, and immunological products imported from the EU (Germany, Switzerland) and the USA to support the national healthcare system.

MedicamentsVaccinesBlood Fractions
~4%
Import Share
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Cereals, Soy & Agriculture
HS 10, 12, 23 · #1 Export

The engine of the Argentine economy. Argentina is the world's top exporter of soybean meal (used for animal feed globally) and a major exporter of corn, wheat, and raw soybeans to China, Vietnam, and India.

Soybean MealCornWheat
~35%Export Share
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Mineral Fuels & Oil
HS 27

Driven by the Vaca Muerta formation, exports of crude petroleum oil and petroleum gas have surged, transforming Argentina's trade balance. Major buyers include the USA and Chile.

Crude OilPetroleum GasRefined Fuel
~10%Export Share
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Vehicles & Transport
HS 87

Argentina has a robust auto-manufacturing sector focused heavily on commercial vehicles (pickup trucks). Over 60% of these exports are destined directly for the Brazilian market under Mercosur agreements.

Delivery TrucksPassenger CarsAuto Parts
~9%Export Share
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Meat & Animal Products
HS 02

World-renowned Argentine beef. Frozen and fresh bovine meat is exported in massive quantities. China is the largest buyer by volume, while the EU and USA take high-value premium cuts.

Frozen BeefFresh/Chilled BeefPoultry
~8%Export Share
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Animal & Vegetable Oils
HS 15

A direct byproduct of its agricultural dominance, Argentina is the world's leading exporter of soybean oil (used for food and biodiesel), heavily exported to India and Bangladesh.

Soybean OilSunflower OilBiodiesel Prep
~8%Export Share
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Ores & Precious Metals
HS 26, 71

A rapidly expanding sector. Argentina holds part of the "Lithium Triangle" and is seeing surging exports of lithium carbonates, alongside traditional exports of gold and silver ores.

Lithium CarbonateGoldSilver Ores
~6%Export Share
📋 Data Fields
Every Record. Every Detail.

Sourced directly from details filled by importers and exporters at the time of import/export , tracking the massive maritime and overland movements across South America's second-largest economy.

📥 Import Record FieldsFields in each inbound record
01
Importer Name
Name of the Argentine receiving entity (CUIT included where available)
Buyer Intel
02
Overseas Supplier
Name and country of the foreign manufacturer/exporter
Supplier
03
HS Code
NCM (Mercosur) classification (up to 8-digit)
Category
04
Product Description
Spanish declaration text describing the cargo
Product
05
Quantity & Unit
Gross/Net weight (kg/MT) and specific units
Volume
06
Declared Value
CIF and FOB values calculated in USD
Value
07
Customs Port
Buenos Aires, Rosario, Zarate, Paso de los Libres, etc.
Port
08
Country of Origin
The specific nation where goods were manufactured
Origin
09
Clearance Date
Date the shipment
Timeline
📤 Export Record FieldsFields in each outbound record
01
Exporter Name
Name of the Argentine agricultural, energy, or industrial firm
Seller Intel
02
Consignee/Buyer
Name and location of the foreign purchaser
Buyer
03
HS Code
NCM (Mercosur) classification (up to 8-digit)
Category
04
Product Description
Detailed text (e.g., "Harina de soja", "Aceite de girasol")
Product
05
Quantity & Unit
Massive scale measurements in Metric Tons (MT) or Liters
Volume
06
Declared Value
FOB value of the commodity in USD
Value
07
Port of Exit
San Lorenzo, Rosario (Agri-ports), Bahia Blanca
Port
08
Destination Market
The final intended country for the commodities
Market
09
Departure Date
Date the shipment was processed for export
Timeline
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Verified DataData collected from authentic and verified sources
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Agri-Port TrackingUnique visibility into the massive river ports of Rosario and San Lorenzo.
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Enterprise FormattingCleaned, structured CSV and Excel files ready for immediate analytical ingestion.
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📤 Export Dataset
Argentina Export Data — $88B+ Market

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Exporter Names Foreign buyer directory NCM code tracking FOB pricing & tonnage data River/Maritime freight metrics
🔍 Market Intelligence
Why Argentina Trade Data Matters

Argentina is a global heavyweight in food and energy production. Tracking its ports provides a macro-level indicator of global agricultural supply and South American industrial health.

📤 Export
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Agricultural Commodity Pricing

As a top global exporter of soybean products and corn, a drought or bumper crop in Argentina immediately impacts global prices. Commodities traders use shipment data from Rosario to track exact export volumes and forecast global animal feed supply.

~35%
Agri-Commodity Export Share
📥📤 Both
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Mercosur Automotive Integration

The auto industries of Argentina and Brazil are deeply intertwined. Tracking the import of Brazilian car parts into Cordoba/Buenos Aires, and the subsequent export of finished pickup trucks, gives auto analysts a real-time view of South American manufacturing health.

~10%
Automotive Trade Share
📤 Export
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The Vaca Muerta Energy Shift

Argentina holds the world's second-largest shale gas reserves. Analyzing outbound shipments of crude oil and petroleum gas from southern ports allows energy investors to track the exact pace of Argentina's transition into a major global energy exporter.

Double
Growth in Oil Exports (22-24)
📥 Import
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Agri-Tech & Industrial Procurement

To maintain its agricultural dominance, Argentina must import billions in tractors, harvesters, and agrochemicals. B2B manufacturers use this data to identify which Argentine agribusinesses are upgrading their fleets and procuring fertilizers.

$10B+
Machinery Imports
Key Insight
Decoding the South American Giant

In an economy often defined by complex currency controls and macroeconomic shifts, actual data represents the ground truth. Tracking the exact shipments of soy leaving the Paraná River or machinery entering Buenos Aires provides actionable intelligence that aggregate financial reports cannot match.

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1.5M+Annual Records
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