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Argentina consumer spending slump and retail shift
Overview
By late 2026, the erosion of Argentine households’ purchasing power due to rising utility tariffs and inflation has fundamentally altered dietary habits and retail activity. While mass consumption fell significantly in mid-2026, data from the Centro de Almaceneros indicates that September inflation exceeded 2 percent, driven by costs in food, clothing, and footwear, contributing to an 8.5 percent year-on-year decline in local retail sales. Meat consumption patterns have undergone a historic shift. For the first time in recorded history, poultry consumption has surpassed beef consumption. According to IERAL of the Fundación Mediterránea, between August 2025 and July 2026, apparent chicken consumption reached 47 kilograms per inhabitant, while beef fell to 46.7 kilograms. This shift is driven by a massive price gap, as consumers can purchase approximately 3.6 kilograms of whole chicken for the price of one kilogram of beef. Pork consumption also reached a record high of 20.1 kilograms per person. However, the pork market faces intense competition from Brazil; due to increased Brazilian production and falling prices, the price gap between Argentine and Brazilian pork reached 61.9 percent in August, driving higher import volumes into Argentina. Industry consultants have raised concerns regarding the quality of these imports, noting that certain Brazilian production methods may result in higher water absorption, leading to weight loss during cooking. In the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA), meat retailers report a 40 percent year-on-year drop in the volume of beef sold. To avoid permanent closure, many small businesses are absorbing rising costs for rent and utilities rather than passing them on to consumers. While total meat consumption remains relatively stable at 113.8 kilograms per inhabitant per year, the composition has moved away from beef toward poultry and pork. Consumers are increasingly opting for smaller, more frequent purchases of affordable proteins.
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Beef consumption in Argentina fell to 47.3 kg per capita, the lowest level in two decades.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Beef consumption per capita in Argentina has fallen to approximately 45-47 kilograms per year.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Argentine beef exports reached US$ 2,768.6 million between January and July 2026, a 41.8% increase in value.
- [● 4 SOURCES] China accounted for 59.8% of Argentina's total beef exports during the first seven months of 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pork consumption in Argentina increased 171 % between 2006 and 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Average beef price in Argentina was $18,564 per kilogram in 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Average pork (pechito) price was $8,944 per kilogram in 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Price difference between beef and pork reached up to 120 % in 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] In February 2026, three kilograms of pork cost roughly the same as one kilogram of beef.
- [● 3 SOURCES] INTI concluded pork fat is comparable to olive oil and that pork provides high‑quality protein, essential minerals and natural creatine.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Supermarket and wholesaler sales fell 3.1% in June compared to the previous year.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sales in shopping centers decreased by 6.2% in June compared to May.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina pork industry faces layoffs as meat prices drop
Argentine meatpacking plants, including Friar and Tutto Porky’s, are implementing layoffs and reducing shifts due to falling pork prices and heavy competition from Brazilian imports.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesArgentina pork consumption hits record high amid import competition
Pork consumption in Argentina has reached record levels as consumers seek cheaper alternatives to beef, despite local producers facing pressure from low-cost Brazilian imports.
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[BUSINESS] 17 sourcesArgentina meat market shifts as poultry consumption overtakes beef
For the first time in Argentina, poultry consumption has overtaken beef as the primary protein due to declining purchasing power and high beef prices, causing a 40% drop in butcher sales.
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[BUSINESS] 15 sourcesArgentina meat consumption shifts as poultry surpasses beef
For the first time in history, poultry consumption in Argentina has surpassed beef consumption, driven by rising beef prices and a shift toward more affordable proteins like chicken, pork, and eggs.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina pork consumption hits records amid beef price gap
Pork consumption in Argentina is hitting record highs as pork prices remain significantly lower than beef, though rising imports from countries like Brazil pose a challenge to local producers.
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[CULTURE] 7 sourcesBuenos Aires bookstores face crisis amid falling sales and rising costs
Buenos Aires bookstores face a crisis as sales have dropped 42% in three years while operating costs rose 31%, amid declining public library budgets.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentine bookstores request emergency status amid sales collapse
Argentine bookstores are requesting an emergency declaration as sales drop by 25% and operating costs rise, threatening the survival of independent retailers and the local publishing ecosystem.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGlobal meat markets see shifts in pork exports and consumer demand
U.S. pork exports fell 6% in July due to virus-related restrictions, while in Argentina, high beef prices are driving consumers toward more affordable pork alternatives.
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesArgentine bookstores request emergency status amid 41.5% revenue drop
Argentine bookstores are requesting an emergency declaration following a 41.5% drop in real revenue and rising operating costs, threatening the survival of independent retailers nationwide.
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[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesArgentina faces record exports amid domestic beef consumption decline
Argentina faces a paradox of record-breaking exports in oil and agriculture alongside a sharp decline in domestic beef consumption due to high inflation and rising prices.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesTandil businesses face closures despite falling commercial rents
Commercial closures are rising in Tandil, Argentina, as businesses struggle with high utility costs and taxes despite falling rental prices.
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[BUSINESS] 13 sourcesSouth American meat industry faces consumption drops and shifting export trends
South American meat sectors face divergent trends: Argentina sees a sharp decline in beef consumption and domestic plant losses, while goat meat and tallow exports show significant growth.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina food prices show widening gap between supermarkets and wholesale markets
The price gap between Argentine supermarkets and the Mercado Central rose to 112% in August, driven by significant volatility in vegetable and fruit prices despite a 1.7% general food inflation rate.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesArgentine businesses close amid falling consumption and rising costs
Businesses in Argentina, including Diarco wholesale branches and the historic Plaza Bar, are closing due to falling sales and high operational costs.
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[BUSINESS] 14 sourcesArgentina economic crisis triggers retail closures and rising household debt
Argentina faces a deepening economic crisis marked by declining consumption, retail closures like Diarco, textile industry shutdowns in La Rioja, and rising household debt for basic necessities.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesRetail closures rise in Argentine city center
An increasing number of retail businesses are closing in an Argentine city center, with vacant storefronts exceeding 250 due to rising costs and weak sales.
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[BUSINESS] 18 sourcesSouth American beef markets see export growth amid falling domestic consumption
Argentina's beef consumption fell 12% due to high prices, while exports rose 41.8% in value. Meanwhile, Paraguay sees record slaughter volumes and Brazil faces shifting Chinese import quotas.
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[BUSINESS] 32 sourcesArgentina beef consumption falls 12% amid rising prices
Argentina's beef consumption has dropped 12% due to 52% price increases, hitting a 20-year low. Meanwhile, Paraguay seeks to expand its livestock sector to meet global demand.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina consumption crisis hits bakeries and major brands
Argentina faces a sharp consumption decline, causing bakery closures in Córdoba and a significant net loss for Havanna as rising production costs and reduced purchasing power hit SMEs and major brands.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina beef prices stabilize in July despite high annual inflation
Argentine beef prices stabilized in July 2026 but remain over 50% higher than last year, even as livestock prices showed a moderate recovery in the cattle market.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina's retail sector hit by mass kiosk closures as economy stalls
Argentina's retailers face a deep recession: 41,000 kiosks closed since Dec 2023, falling consumer power and competition from foreign stores strain local businesses.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesArgentina’s door‑to‑door imports hit record, matching 40% of mall sales
Courier‑shipped imports to Argentina hit a record US$125 million in June, now representing about 40% of sales in major mall categories, driven by a stable peso, wage gains and liberalised import rules.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's supermarket sales dip as shoppers trim non‑essential purchases
Argentina's supermarket sales fell 0.7% in May, with cuts to non‑essential items, while price gaps keep electronics cheaper abroad, prompting shoppers to consider cross‑border purchases.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesArgentina's retail sales plunge in Córdoba amid broader economic slowdown
Córdoba’s July retail sales fell 14% YoY and profitability 12%, while Argentina’s overall economic activity slipped 0.1% in June, with agriculture up but industry and construction down.
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[BUSINESS] 16 sourcesArgentina Supermarket Sales Fall; Uruguay Consumption Moderates
Argentina’s supermarket sales fell 0.7% in May 2026, with Buenos Aires down 3.4% and Entre Ríos down 3.7%, while Uruguay’s retail sales grew 1.1% in the first half of 2026.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina and Mexico retail sales slump amid heat and weak demand
Retail sales fell sharply in Argentina (‑6.9%) and Mexico’s Empalme (up to‑50%) due to heat and weak consumer spending, prompting layoffs and business concerns.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina beef sector confronts deregulation plan and shopper pullback
AFIC opposes Sturzenegger’s plan to make Ipcva contributions voluntary, warning of severe consequences, while Argentine families shift buying to neighbourhood stores amid inflation and high taxes.
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[BUSINESS] 12 sourcesArgentina pork consumption soars as price gap with beef widens
Argentina's pork consumption jumped 171 % to 18.9 kg per capita as beef fell to 47.3 kg; a 120 % price gap and INTI study on pork nutrition drive the shift.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's fruit and veg producers confront sharp sales slump and tax‑security woes
Rosario fruit‑veg sales dropped 50‑60% due to low consumer purchasing power, while Buenos Aires horticultural producers cite high taxes, insecurity and poor infrastructure as further strain.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesArgentina deputy Carlos Puglelli warns meat import surge threatens domestic livestock industry
Deputy Carlos Puglelli warns that a surge in beef, poultry and pork imports—costing about $54 M—threatens Argentina's livestock industry, jobs and competitiveness.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina households lose 12% of disposable income as utility costs surge
Argentina's disposable income fell about 12% as utility costs rose 1 210% between 2022‑2026, outpacing wage growth, according to a FADA report.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesArgentina's cattle and dairy industries signal new expansion phase
Argentina's cattle herd shows strong replacement activity indicating future meat growth, while analysts forecast rising global milk demand, positioning the country for dairy expansion.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesArgentina's metal sector contracts 4.6% in June amid low capacity use
Argentina's metal output fell 4.6% in June 2026, capacity use dropped to 40.8%, employment fell 2.3%, and most provinces saw declines, while agricultural machinery grew 3.6%.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina pushes livestock sectors toward quality‑based pricing and certification
Argentina's beef and wool sectors adopt quality‑based pricing, using marbling measurement, AI and breed certification to add value and compete internationally.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina bakery industry faces sales slump and rise of illegal bakeries
Argentina’s bakery sector reports an 18% sales fall in La Rioja and the closure of 340 outlets in Buenos Aires, with many turning illegal amid falling purchasing power and shifting consumer tastes.
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[BUSINESS] 22 sourcesArgentina wages leave 80% of workers below poverty line
INDEC data shows 80 % of Argentine workers earn ≤ 1.5 million pesos, below the poverty line, with a gender pay gap and a 4.2 % real‑wage loss over nine months despite a modest May increase.
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[BUSINESS] 32 sourcesArgentina beef consumption drops 11.5% in first half of 2026 as prices surge
Argentina’s beef consumption fell 11.5% in H1 2026 to 1.02 Mt, per‑capita intake dropped to 47 kg, while prices rose 53.6% and exports grew 10.2%, shrinking the domestic market share to 71.4%.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesArgentina's Rural Groups Push for Voluntary IPCVA Funding and Reform of Livestock Transport Controls
Argentina's rural sector seeks voluntary IPCVA contributions and demands a review of Formosa livestock transport checkpoints that raise costs and animal‑welfare concerns.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's regional economies see profit squeeze as Santa Fe industry falls 4.4% YTD
Argentina's May 2026 regional economy report flags profit losses across most sectors, while Santa Fe industry output fell 4.4% YTD with 71% of branches in decline.
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[BUSINESS] 21 sourcesInflation erodes wages and food prices surge across Latin America and Europe
Rising prices—from olive oil in Spain to potatoes in Mexico—and lagging wage growth in Argentina and Chile intensify cost‑of‑living pressures across Latin America and Europe.
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[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesArgentina families confront higher vacation costs and parental burnout
A survey shows most Argentine parents want family vacations but crave personal time, while a study finds average winter vacation costs have surged to about 2.45 million pesos for 2026, cutting purchasing power.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesArgentine ranchers raise cattle weight to tap booming beef export markets
Argentine ranchers are fattening cattle to about 550 kg to seize growing export opportunities after US and EU trade deals, forecasting up to a 50 % export boost in four years.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesArgentina's industry at 58.4% capacity in May, idle capacity exceeds 40%
Argentina's industrial capacity utilization fell to 58.4% in May 2026, with idle capacity over 40%; oil refining led at 88.7% while metalworking and automotive lagged below 50%.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's bakery sector sees sharp drop in bread and pastry sales
Argentina's bakeries report a 30‑60% fall in bread and pastry sales as inflation and higher production costs force price hikes and reduced consumer purchases.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesDairy sector strains hit Spain's cheese makers and Argentine shoppers
Spain faces record cheese imports and pressure on traditional producers, while Argentina’s inflation drives up dairy prices and pushes shoppers toward cheaper brands.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesArgentina's cattle slaughter falls to decade low
Argentina’s Rosario Stock Exchange reports first‑half 2026 cattle slaughter at 6.0 M heads, a 9% drop to a ten‑year low, offset by a record 240 kg average weight and feedlots supplying over 37% of slaughtered c
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina construction cost surge strains housing projects
Construction costs in Argentina have surged, with a 138% rise in dollar terms since Oct 2023 and a 33% annual increase in Mendoza, prompting developers to adopt early land purchases, industrialized building and
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesPatagonia meat prices fall dramatically as sanitary barrier lifts
Beef prices in Cipolletti, Patagonia fell to about 15,700 pesos after a sanitary barrier ended, marking a rare price drop amid Argentina's ongoing recession and low inflation.
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesArgentina's retail and bakery sales slump up to 60%
Argentina’s retail sales fell sharply, with 60 % of shops reporting declines and bread consumption down 50‑60 %, leading to about 2 850 bakery closures and 17 000 job losses.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's meat processors anticipate price stability through spring
Argentina's meat processors forecast stable beef prices through spring despite a 10 % drop in slaughter and limited sector financing.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina pork exports jump 91% while chicken consumption reaches record levels
Argentina’s pork exports rose 91% in volume and 157% in value Jan‑May 2026, while chicken intake hit a record 49.3 kg per person in 2025, matching beef consumption.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's middle class splits as wages fall short of rising costs
Argentina's middle‑class threshold exceeds 2.5 million pesos, yet only a third save; a local survey shows 40% have variable income, 55% never finish the month calmly, and 93% of spending goes to food.
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[BUSINESS] 13 sourcesArgentina supermarkets lose 15% market share as consumer spending collapses
Argentina’s supermarkets lost 15% market share as grocery spending fell over 20% YoY, with consumers shifting to smaller stores and lower‑value tickets, according to bank and industry data.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesChile's beef output slumps while Argentina's exports surge
Chile's Ñuble region sees an 8th‑year beef production drop amid rising imports, while Argentina's beef exports jump 46% in value, driven by global demand and higher prices.
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[BUSINESS] 12 sourcesArgentina's industrial output slips 5.7% in May while construction rebounds
INDEC says Argentina's manufacturing output fell 5.7% in May 2026, with textiles, machinery and autos hit hardest, while construction rose 4.1% year‑on‑year.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMexico sees 30% jump in vegetable prices as extreme weather fuels pest outbreaks
Extreme weather in Mexico has pushed vegetable prices up about 30%, highlighting climate‑driven food inflation across Latin America.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina leaf vegetable prices hold steady despite winter cold
Winter frosts in Argentina have left most leafy vegetable prices unchanged, but lettuce prices rose sharply due to longer winter growth cycles, while overall supply stays regular.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesRetail sales slump deepens in Argentina's Mendoza and Mar del Plata
Retail sales fell sharply in Argentina’s Mendoza province and Mar del Plata city, driven by weak consumer purchasing power and stalled investments.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina’s poultry consumption to top 50 kg per person by 2026
Argentina’s chicken consumption is set to exceed 50 kg per person by 2026, driven by domestic demand and export growth, while the Agronea 2026 fair highlighted strong beef markets and financing opportunities.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesFuel price relief slows transport cost rise in Argentina and curbs inflation in Guatemala
June fuel price buffers slowed Argentina's transport cost rise, while lower oil prices helped Guatemala's inflation fall to 2.27%.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesArgentina's cattle sector cuts female culling by 28% as export quota slots concentrate among ten frigoríficos
Argentina cut female cattle slaughter by 28% in H1 2026, aided by better pastures and a new Retention of Vientres programme, while ten frigoríficos secured 69% of the $400 M Hilton beef export quota for EU/UK.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina completes 2025‑26 Hilton beef quota, announces 2026‑27 allocations
Argentina fully used its 2025‑26 Hilton beef quota, earning $406 M, and has allocated the 2026‑27 quota to 81 exporters, with ten firms receiving 67 % of the share.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesArgentina's small‑business retail sales rise 0.9% YoY in June
Argentina's CAME reports June 2026 small‑business retail sales up 0.9% YoY, down 1.3% MoM; growth driven by SAC bonus and World Cup, with mixed sector results and cautious merchant outlook.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesBuenos Aires eateries highlight traditional Argentine locro and asado
Buenos Aires restaurants El Hornero and La Carnicería spotlight traditional locro and improved asado practices, sharing recipes and urging varied cuts and side dishes.
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[BUSINESS] 14 sourcesArgentina's chicken consumption overtakes beef for the first time
Chicken now leads Argentine protein consumption at ~50 kg per person, overtaking beef after two decades of industry growth, genetic advances, and shifting consumer preferences.
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[BUSINESS] 25 sourcesArgentina's June PYME retail sales rise 0.9% but semester falls 2.5%
June 2026 Argentine PYME retail sales rose 0.9 % YoY, driven by the bonus and World Cup, but fell 1.3 % MoM, leaving a 2.5 % semester decline; perfumery and pharmacy led gains, while bazar, hardware and shoes l
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's Villa Mercedes merchants report sharp drop in consumer spending
Villa Mercedes merchants see sales slump as families cut spending, bonuses fund debt repayment and retailers offer deep discounts.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina retail sales anticipate boost after June bonus payments
Argentinian merchants expect a sales rebound after June salary and bonus payments, while analysts say overall private consumption rose 8% in 2025, the drop in supermarket sales stems from channel shifts to e‑c
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesCórdoba, Argentina retail sales fall 6.6% YoY in June
June retail sales in Córdoba, Argentina fell 6.6% YoY, with most sectors down except pharmacy (+3.9%). Cash sales made up 71% and officials see a tentative floor in activity.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMorocco confronts record surge in meat prices as consumer groups demand urgent action
Morocco's red‑meat prices hit a record 180 dirhams/kg; consumer groups demand reforms while the government cites global cost pressures and outlines support measures.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSpain's supermarket fruit and tomato prices diverge sharply in June 2026
Spain’s supermarkets showed big price gaps for peaches and paraguayos in June, while tomato farm‑to‑market prices nearly doubled across the 2025‑26 season.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina supermarket sales slump deepens in early 2026
Argentina’s supermarkets and wholesale stores saw sales fall 3‑6% year‑on‑year in early 2026, with Jujuy reporting a 10.4% decline despite a 22% nominal revenue rise due to price inflation.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's supermarket sales lag while household consumption nudges up
Argentina’s Córdoba supermarkets saw a 0.7% sales dip in early 2026, while nationwide household consumption grew 0.9% in May as inflation slowed to 2.1%.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina's Industry Output Falls and Beef Market Slows in May
Argentina's manufacturing fell nearly 5% YoY in May and cattle slaughter dropped 11%, with beef supply contracting and consumption falling 5%.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina's inequality widens as inflation eases but unemployment spikes
Argentina’s inequality worsens (Gini 0.442, top earners 13× bottom), inflation slows yet stays high (33.2% YoY), unemployment falls to 7.8% but manufacturing joblessness jumps, and informal work rises to 44.2%.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMontenegro hikes basic bread price; Serbia sees record potato and bean costs
Montenegro raises basic bread price to €0.90, while Serbia’s Novi Pazar records the highest national prices for beans and potatoes amid broader food inflation.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesWorld Mining Congress 2026 convenes in Lima to shape mining future
The World Mining Congress 2026 met in Lima, focusing on sustainable mineral supply, international cooperation, and the need for careful project planning in the mining sector.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina wages climb 3.7% in April, led by private informal sector
Argentina's Indec reports April wages up 3.7% month‑on‑month and 36.9% year‑on‑year, driven mainly by the unregistered private sector.
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesArgentina sees wage gains, rising food prices and gas cuts pressure households
Argentina's wages rose 3.5% in April while inflation stays above, food prices jumped 2.9% in Misiones, Buenos Aires incomes lag inflation widening inequality, and gas cuts of up to 50% hit firms.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesArgentina’s cattle sector hits record weight and export surge in May 2026
Argentina’s beef cattle hit a record 240 kg average weight in May 2026 and saw exports rise 23 % to USD 425 million, with US shipments up 369 % and China retaining 60 % of volume.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina cattle sector reports 9% drop in female slaughter as producers retain more stock
Argentina's cattle sector saw a 9% fall in female slaughter to 2.34 million heads in early 2026, reflecting higher herd retention amid good forage, though extraction rates stay high and calf intake drops.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesChile's Arica Region ships 23+ tons of tomatoes to Argentina
Chile's Arica region exported over 23 tonnes of tomatoes to Argentina, launching a new season and underscoring growing trade ties and local job creation.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesArgentina and Chile Expand Bilateral Investment Agenda
Argentina’s PromArgentina met ProChile in Santiago to plan a September business mission, launch a dairy sector initiative and reinforce a trade surplus of over $5 billion.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesWest African meat prices surge amid supply disruptions
Meat prices in Senegal have surged to up to 6,000 CFA per kg, while Guinea’s Lélouma faces severe meat shortages due to insecurity and supply issues, impacting household consumption across West Africa.
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[BUSINESS] 11 sourcesArgentina faces soaring living costs and wage erosion as construction activity collapses
Argentina’s minimum wage lost 40% of buying power, construction costs surged, activity fell 70% in Buenos Aires, and millions face food insecurity and precarious gig work.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina winter menu drives hot food sales at service stations
Argentina’s winter sparks a push for classic hot dishes and service‑station meals, with experts urging ready‑to‑heat options to boost sales.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesSpain sees sharp rise in grocery costs and lemon prices in 2026
Spain's grocery spending rose 4.2% in early 2026, with lemon prices nearly 30% higher YoY as citrus production drops.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina consumption drop and Mexico's modest Q1 growth highlight regional slowdown
Argentina’s consumption fell sharply in May, while Mexico’s Q1 2026 data show modest growth offset by falling private spending and a GDP dip, indicating a broader regional slowdown.
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesArgentina meat consumption hits 20‑year low as demand and prices slump
Argentina’s beef consumption fell to a 20‑year low of 47.5 kg per person, driven by reduced purchasing power, higher prices, and a cattle shortage, while pork gains market share.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesChile's seafood and fruit exports rise sharply in early 2026
Chile's seafood exports hit $1.87 bn (+12.1% YoY) and fruit exports $1.33 bn in early 2026, led by salmon and cherries, with China as the main market.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesArgentina inflation climbs 2.1% in May, year‑on‑year CPI hits 14.7%
Argentina's May CPI rose 2.1% month‑on‑month, reaching 14.7% year‑on‑year; wholesale prices jumped 5.2% amid higher energy costs, while child poverty fell to 42.3% despite rising living expenses.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesFood price inflation rises in Argentina and Spain
Grocery prices climbed in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego (vegetables up 6.6%) and Spain (lemons up 10.3%, oranges up 7.6%) during May‑June 2026.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMexico's basic food basket price rises 0.5% as potato costs jump
ANPEC reports Mexico's basic food basket up 0.52% in May‑June, driven by a 14.86% potato price rise, while 15 million households spend up to 90% of income on food.
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[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesArgentina beef consumption drops to 20‑year low, prompting shift to chicken and pork
Argentina's beef intake fell to a 20‑year low of 47.5 kg per person, driven by price spikes and weaker buying power, while exports to the U.S. rose and chicken/pork consumption increased.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesCanary Islands and Argentina See May CPI Increases
May CPI rose 3.2% YoY in Spain’s Canary Islands, driven by transport, while Argentina’s CPI climbed 2.1% YoY, sparking health‑sector wage concerns.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMexico, Argentina and Spain record May 2026 rise in basic food basket costs
May 2026 sees food basket costs rise: Mexico up 6‑7%, Argentina’s total basket hits 1.5 M pesos (+2% monthly), Spain’s food CPI up 2.2% with eggs +13.7% and beef +12.3%.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesArgentina and Chile record surge in agricultural and aquaculture export earnings
Argentina's grain and oilseed exports hit US$2.68 bn in May, while Chile's fisheries and aquaculture sales reached US$1.87 bn by Feb, both marking strong growth.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesArgentina's retail sales slump deepens as SMEs face falling demand
Argentina's SME retail sales fell again in May, with a 1.2% YoY drop and a 3.1% Jan‑May decline; e‑commerce rose 15.2% but cannot offset falling demand, high costs and inflation, as merchants in Mercedes and
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesMexico and Argentina grapple with rising basic basket costs amid inflation shifts
Mexico's basic basket cost fell 0.5% in May 2026 but remains high, while Argentina's utility and transport prices soar after subsidy cuts, squeezing household budgets.
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[BUSINESS] 41 sourcesArgentina's May 2026 inflation slows to 2.1% as CPI decelerates
Argentina's May CPI fell to 2.1% (down 0.5 pp), annual 33.2%, while a four‑person family now needs about 1.5 million pesos to stay above the poverty line.
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