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Argentina records historic July trade surplus and seven-year high in reserves
Argentina recorded a historic trade surplus of USD 2,115 million in July 2026, marking the highest surplus for that month in the country's history. According to INDEC, total exports reached USD 8,854 million, a 14.1% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was driven largely by the energy sector, which saw a 97.8% year-on-year surge in exports, primarily due to increased crude oil and fuel sales. Industrial and agricultural manufacturing also contributed to the expansion.
On the import side, spending totaled USD 6,739 million, representing a 1.7% decrease from July 2025. In the first seven months of 2026, total exports grew by 22.9% compared to the same period in 2025.
Simultaneously, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) has been actively intervening in the foreign exchange market to manage currency volatility. The bank reported 16 consecutive days of positive currency purchases. Consequently, gross international reserves reached a seven-year high of approximately USD 50,342 million. The government continues to employ various financial tools, including bond exchanges and futures market participation, to maintain stability and manage the exchange rate.
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Argentina · Banco Central de la República Argentina · Central Bank of Argentina · Central Bank of the Argentine Republic · FADA · INDEC · Javier Milei · Luis Caputo · Pablo Adreani · Santiago Bausili
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- [● 12 SOURCES] Argentina's July 2026 exports reached USD 8,854 million. www.argentina.ar · airevision.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · vilmetal.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Agro-industrial exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 28,165 million. diariopanorama.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The energy sector is a major driver of Argentina's foreign currency generation.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The July 2026 trade surplus was USD 2,115 million. www.argentina.ar · airevision.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · vilmetal.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sunflower exports reached record levels in both dollars and tonnage.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina moved from being the second to the first global exporter of yerba mate.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Imports in July 2026 totaled USD 6,739 million, a 1.7% decrease compared to July 2025. airevision.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · vilmetal.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · jovempan.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Exports in the first seven months of 2026 increased by 22.9% compared to the same period in 2025. www.argentina.ar · airevision.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · chacodiapordia.com · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Exports grew 14.1% year-on-year in July 2026. www.argentina.ar · airevision.com.ar · vilmetal.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Fuel and energy exports increased by 97.8% year-on-year in July 2026. www.argentina.ar · airevision.com.ar · sanluis24.com.ar · vilmetal.com.ar · diariopanorama.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Argentina's gross international reserves reached USD 50,342 million, the highest level in seven years. fmimpacto107.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar · www.elpaisdiario.com.ar · www.impulsobaires.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The reserves reached USD 50,655 million. www.impulsobaires.com.ar · fmimpacto107.com.ar · asiesnuestravida.com.ar