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Argentina projected to reach record US$103.7 billion in exports by 2026
Argentina is projected to reach a historic export milestone in 2026, with total sales estimated at US$103,740 million. According to reports from LCG, this represents a US$16,600 million increase over 2025 and surpasses the previous record set in 2022. This growth is expected to drive a trade surplus exceeding US$20,000 million.
The expansion is fueled by four primary sectors: agriculture, energy, mining, and agro-industrial manufacturing. The agricultural sector is expected to contribute significantly, led by a projected 44 million ton maize harvest that could generate an additional US$3,000 million. Soybean oil exports are also forecasted to reach US$8,500 million. In the energy sector, crude oil exports are projected to rise to over US$9,000 million, aided by high international prices. The mining sector is set for rapid growth, with lithium exports expected to jump 154% to approximately US$2,100 million.
In the agro-industrial sector, exports for the first seven months of 2026 reached US$32,507 million, a 15% year-on-year increase, totaling 74.3 million tons. Infrastructure developments, such as the Vaca Muerta Oil Sur project, are also advancing to enhance export capacity for shale oil.
While exports are surging, imports are projected to decline by approximately 3% due to weakened domestic consumption.
Entities
Argentina · Horacio Marín · LCG · Luis Caputo · Punta Colorada · Río Negro · Vaca Muerta · Vaca Muerta Oil Sur · YPF
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentine energy exports reached 1,506 million dollars in July.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The VMOS project involves an initial investment estimated at 3 billion dollars. weblavoz.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The VMOS project aims to increase Argentina's oil export capacity. weblavoz.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentine exports could exceed 100,000 million dollars in 2026. m24digital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The project is expected to begin early operations in the third quarter of 2026. www.energiaynegocios.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The system projects an initial transport capacity of up to 550,000 barrels per day. weblavoz.com.ar · www.energiaynegocios.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Crude oil external sales grew 144% year-on-year during July.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The project includes a 437-kilometer pipeline between Allen and Punta Colorada. weblavoz.com.ar
- [● 8 SOURCES] Argentine exports are projected to reach US$103,740 million in 2026. facundoquiroga.com · eenergetica.com.ar · comercioyjusticia.info · mendozatoday.com.ar · www.nexofin.com · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Argentine agroindustrial exports reached US$32,507 million in the first seven months of 2026. titulares.ar · www.perfil.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Crude oil exports are projected to exceed US$9,000 million in 2026. facundoquiroga.com · eenergetica.com.ar · comercioyjusticia.info · mendozatoday.com.ar · www.nexofin.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Maize exports are projected to grow by over 50% due to a 44 million ton harvest. facundoquiroga.com · eenergetica.com.ar · comercioyjusticia.info · mendozatoday.com.ar · www.nexofin.com · +3 more