# Argentine agricultural and industrial economic crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-agricultural-and-industrial-economic-crisis > Updated: 2026-08-24T10:57:15.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Various agricultural and industrial sectors in Argentina are reporting significant economic instability and declining competitiveness. In Mendoza, the wine and peach industries are facing a prolonged crisis. The wine sector has been in a ‘red zone’ for 41 consecutive months, characterized by a 30% year-on-year drop in producer prices and a shrinking share of the final price. The peach industry is struggling with rising energy and fuel costs, leading to factory closures and orchard abandonment. In other regions, such as Mesopotamia and Norte Grande, industrial leaders are calling for structural reforms to address economic challenges. In Misiones, forest industry representatives are seeking improvements in energy tariffs, road infrastructure, and VAT refund processes. In Chaco, industrial organizations have warned that a lack of domestic consumption and the paralysis of public works are hindering employment and production. Across these sectors, there is a shared concern regarding rising logistics costs, shrinking profit margins, and the impact of economic contraction on small and medium-sized enterprises. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Argentine industrial sectors warn of economic challenges Argentine industrial sectors in Misiones and Chaco warn of declining competitiveness due to high logistics costs, infrastructure decay, and falling domestic consumption. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/northern-argentine-provinces-unite-to-address-industrial-decline ### 2026-08-23: Mendoza agricultural sectors face prolonged economic crisis Mendoza's agricultural sectors, specifically wine and peach production, face ongoing crises due to falling domestic consumption, rising input costs, and declining producer profit margins. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-agricultural-sectors-face-prolonged-economic-crisis --- Cite as: Argentine agricultural and industrial economic crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-agricultural-and-industrial-economic-crisis