Argentina’s Exports Projected to Surpass US$100 Billion in 2026

Argentina’s exports are projected to surpass US$100 billion in 2026, potentially setting a new annual record as agriculture, energy and mining contribute to a broad expansion in foreign sales. Buenos Aires-based consultancy LCG forecasts exports of US$103.74 billion, around US$16.6 billion above last year’s level and above the previous record of US$88.85 billion recorded in 2022. Buenos Aires Times — Argentina’s exports set to top US$100 billion in 2026 The forecast also points to a trade surplus of more than US$20 billion, suggesting that stronger export earnings could significantly improve Argentina’s external position. A separate recent report citing LCG and other analysts similarly places 2026 exports around the US$100 billion mark, with agriculture, energy and mining identified as the main drivers. Buenos Aires Herald — Argentina’s 2026 trade outlook

Agricultural and agro-industrial products are expected to provide a major share of the increase, with soybean oil alone projected to rise substantially in value. Recent reporting indicates that agriculture and livestock-based manufactured products could account for about a quarter of the additional export growth, while higher commodity prices are providing further support. DatamarNews — Argentina export growth outlook Energy is emerging as another major pillar of the export expansion, particularly through the rapid growth of oil production at Vaca Muerta, Argentina’s large shale formation. Crude-oil exports are projected to rise from approximately US$6.7 billion to more than US$9 billion, helped by increased production and stronger prices. This growing energy surplus is changing Argentina’s external trade profile, with Vaca Muerta increasingly providing export revenues that previously would have been absorbed by the country’s energy-import requirements.

Mining provides a third important component of the longer-term export strategy, particularly through lithium, gold and copper, while expanding energy infrastructure is expected to allow Argentina to increase shipments of oil and eventually natural gas. Recent analysis of Vaca Muerta estimates that the formation has the potential to support substantially higher oil and gas production over the coming years, strengthening Argentina’s capacity to become a significant regional energy exporter. Oil & Gas Journal — Vaca Muerta and Argentina’s energy expansion If the US$103.74 billion projection is achieved, it would represent an important milestone for Argentina’s export economy, reflecting the growing contribution of agriculture, energy and mining while giving the country a larger role in international commodity and resource markets.