Agricultural sectors in Colombia and Argentina face economic shifts

Agricultural exporters in Colombia and Argentina are facing distinct economic challenges regarding currency and taxation. In Colombia, the appreciation of the peso against the US dollar is causing significant losses for producers of coffee, flowers, bananas, palm oil, sugar, and avocado. Laura Valdivielso, president of Asocolflores, noted that the flower sector, which saw exports of approximately $2.4 billion in 2025, is struggling with reduced local currency income alongside rising labor costs and new trade barriers.

In Argentina, projections from the Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario indicate that export duties from six major agro-industrial chains—soy, corn, wheat, sunflower, barley, and sorghum—are expected to contribute approximately $4.613 billion to the national treasury in 2026. Despite lower export tax rates compared to previous years, total revenue is expected to remain stable due to increased export volumes, offsetting the impact of lower rates.