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Argentina trade liberalization and import growth

Overview

Argentina is experiencing a significant shift in its trade landscape characterized by a surge in imports and growth in e-commerce. Following the removal of tariffs in January, smartphone imports rose by 746.6% year-on-year during the first eight months of the year. This trend toward commercial openness has negatively impacted local manufacturing, particularly in the electronics sector in Tierra del Fuego, where production levels have declined to levels comparable to the pandemic.

Simultaneously, the e-commerce sector has seen strong growth, with the Chamber of Electronic Commerce (CACE) reporting a 28% nominal year-on-year increase in turnover during the first half of 2026. International purchases via courier systems have also expanded, with monthly spending exceeding $100 million for seven consecutive months. Total imports for the first nine months of the year reached $960 million, a 59.5% increase compared to the previous year, with projections suggesting cumulative imports could exceed $1.25 billion by the end of 2026.

Entities

Analytica · INDEC · Argentina · Totalplay · Cámara Argentina de Comercio Electrónico

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Argentina e-commerce and international courier spending show growth

    Argentina's e-commerce sector is expanding ahead of CyberMonday 2026, while international courier imports continue to grow, with 2026 projected to reach record levels.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Argentina smartphone imports surge 746% amid trade opening

    Argentina has seen a 746.6% year-on-year increase in smartphone imports following tariff removals, causing local electronics manufacturing and production levels to drop significantly.

Sources

diariosanrafael.com.ar · eldia.com · geekzilla.tech · nogoyatimes.com · somosjujuy.com.ar