Santa Fe economy reaches record growth driven by agriculture and industry

The economy of Santa Fe, Argentina, grew by 5.5% in 2025, reaching a historic peak. According to a report by the Rosario Stock Exchange, the expansion was primarily driven by the commerce, manufacturing industry, and agricultural sectors, which together accounted for approximately 80% of the provincial growth.

This performance marks two consecutive years of growth for the province, following a recovery from the 2023 drought. Santa Fe's contribution to Argentina's national value-added increased to 10.4% in 2025. Within the province, the agricultural sector saw a 7.4% increase, while commerce grew by 8.4% and manufacturing rose by 6.2%.

In a related development, Governor Maximiliano Pullaro participated in the ExpHortAr 2026 exhibition in Arroyo Seco. During the event, he emphasized the potential of horticulture as an intensive production method to generate employment and foreign exchange through increased production volumes and value-added exports.