# Argentina agro-industrial and fishing sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-agro-industrial-and-fishing-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-03T22:45:30.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Argentina has experienced growth in its agro-industrial and fishing sectors during 2026.

In the first half of the year, food exports utilizing the ‘Alimentos Argentinos’ quality seal rose by 15% to USD 661 million. Key exports included beef, peanuts, potato products, squid, and pears, with major markets including Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, and Chile. Additionally, exports of products with Denominations of Origin and Geographical Indications increased by 83.5% in value.

By July 2026, the fishing industry reported a significant surge, with the Industrial Production Index for fishing growing 300.2% year-on-year. This growth was primarily driven by maritime fishing, which increased by 523.1% compared to the same month in the previous year. While crustaceans saw a massive year-on-year increase of 2,786.8%, the aquaculture sector experienced a decline of 11.2% in July.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Argentina fishing industry grows 300.2% in July

Argentina's fishing industry grew 300.2% year-on-year in July 2026, driven largely by a 523.1% surge in maritime fishing and massive growth in crustaceans, despite a decline in aquaculture.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-fishing-industry-grows-3002-in-july

### 2026-08-28: Argentina food exports rise under quality certification seals

Argentina's food exports under quality seals like ‘Alimentos Argentinos’ grew in the first half of 2026, led by beef, peanuts, and squid, reaching USD 661 million in sales.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-food-exports-rise-under-quality-certification-seals

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