# Argentina-Panama citrus trade agreement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-panama-citrus-trade-agreement
> Updated: 2026-08-15T21:23:11.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Argentina has secured authorization to export citrus products to Panama, following a phytosanitary agreement between Argentina’s National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (SENASA) and Panama’s Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA). The agreement, which includes requirements for fresh or refrigerated lemons, mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits, has been officially published in Panama’s Official Gazette.

Technical negotiations for this access have been ongoing since 2019. The Northwest Argentine Citrus Association (Acnoa) has welcomed the news, viewing the move as a strategic effort to diversify Argentina’s export destinations and strengthen its international agro-industrial presence. The opening of this market provides a significant opportunity for the province of Tucumán, Argentina’s primary citrus hub.

Panama is considered a significant potential market for the Argentine agro-industry. In 2025, Panama imported approximately USD 3.6 million in fresh or dried oranges and USD 3.9 million in mandarins, primarily sourced from countries such as Peru, Chile, Spain, the United States, and Colombia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Agricultural trade shifts: Spain leads EU tomato sales as Panama opens citrus markets

Spain leads EU tomato supplies despite declining volumes, while Panama implements new seed multiplication projects and opens its market to Argentine citrus exports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-trade-shifts-spain-leads-eu-tomato-sales-as-panama-opens-citrus-markets

### 2026-08-14: Argentina opens citrus exports to Panama

Argentina has reached an agreement with Panama to begin exporting fresh and refrigerated citrus fruits, including lemons, oranges, mandarins, and grapefruits, to the Central American market.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-opens-citrus-exports-to-panama

### 2026-08-12: Panama opens market to Argentine citrus exports

Panama has opened its market to Argentine lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, providing a new export destination for Tucumán's significant citrus industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-opens-market-to-argentine-citrus-exports

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