The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of the Nation reports that Argentine agro-industrial exports reached a record high in September in both volume and value. A total of 11.43 million tons were exported, valued at USD 5.654 billion. This represents a 17% increase in volume and a 14% increase in value year-on-year, according to data processed by the Undersecretariat of Agri-food Markets and International Insertion, based on INDEC statistics.
The complexes (primary products and their derivatives) that showed the best results in September were: barley with a 276% improvement in volume and 311% in value, followed by corn with an increase of 112% in volume and 121% in value; olives with 53% and 32% increases in volume and value; wheat with 25% and 34%; legumes with 16% and 15%; food preparations with 9% and 13%; and wine products with 7% and 3%.
Analyzing the accumulated data from January to September 2026, exports continue to show a historical record in volume with 95.73 million tons, 11% higher than the same period in 2025, and an exported amount of USD 43.206 billion, 13% higher than in 2025.
During this period, 33 out of the 54 analyzed complexes showed improvements in their sales. Notable increases include sunflower with an 83% increase in volume and 82% in value; pork with 72% and 96%; forage crops with 65% and 30%; sheep with 47% and 87%; wheat with 43% and 32%; beekeeping with 33% and 49%; legumes with 32% and 35%; corn with 25% and 24%; dairy with 17% and 8%; fishing and aquaculture with 8% and 20%; and bovine with 2% and 33%, in volume and value respectively, compared to January-September 2025.
The main sales destinations, in order of importance by value, were: India, China, Vietnam, Brazil, United States, Chile, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Malaysia. These 10 destinations accounted for 50% of total sales.
Agro-industry represented 56% of Argentina's total exports, strengthening its presence worldwide.
