Country profile
Argentina
A major exporter of grains, soybean products, beef and, increasingly, oil, gas and lithium.
Updated 11 November 2026. Sources at the bottom of the page.
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Population
- 47.9 million (2026)
- Currency
- Argentine peso (ARS)
- GDP, 2026
- US$768 billion
- Exports, 2025
- US$87.1 billion
- Exchange rate
- 1 USD = 1,545 ARS (11 Nov 2026)
Economy
IMF World Economic Outlook, October 2026. 2026 and 2027 are IMF projections.
2.1%Real GDP growth, 2026
3.5%Real GDP growth, 2027
32.5%Inflation, 2026
7.6%Unemployment, 2026
69.3% of GDPGovernment debt, 2026
0.6% of GDPCurrent account, 2026
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Trade
Top export markets
Share of the country’s exports, 2025
- Brazil (10.2%)
- China (9.8%)
- United States (6.4%)
- Chile (6.2%)
- India (5.3%)
Main exports
Product groups, share of exports
- Cereals (12.8%)
- Animal and vegetable oils, mainly soybean oil (10.9%)
- Animal feed, mainly soybean meal (10.9%)
- Mineral fuels (10.6%)
- Vehicles (7.7%)
Main trade agreements
- Mercosur (with Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay)
- Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) agreements
- EU–Mercosur and EFTA–Mercosur agreements (concluded; entry into force subject to ratification)
Trade policy to watch
- Currency and imports: Argentina has removed many currency and import controls since 2024, but rules still change often.
- Inflation: inflation has fallen sharply from its 2023–2024 peak but remains high, so peso prices move quickly.
- Energy and mining: Vaca Muerta shale and lithium projects are growing fast and attracting investment.
Energy
Natural gas is Argentina's main energy source and produces most of its electricity, with hydro, nuclear and wind. Vaca Muerta shale has turned Argentina into a growing oil and gas exporter.
What it means for your supply chain
- Price contracts in US dollars and review payment terms; check current import rules before ordering.
- Argentina is a source of grains, soy products, beef, wine and lithium.
- Mercosur tariffs apply; Brazil is the main market for Argentine manufactured goods.
Argentina in the Supplier Hub
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Sources
- IMF, World Economic Outlook, October 2026: GDP, growth, inflation, unemployment, government debt, current account (2026 and 2027 are projections; updated automatically).
- IMF, World Economic Outlook database: population (2026 estimate).
- World’s Top Exports: export markets and main exports.
- Banco Central de la República Argentina, official exchange rate (updated daily).
- Energy Institute, Statistical Review of World Energy 2026: energy profile.
Figures are the latest published at the time of the update and may since have been revised. This page is for general information, not investment or legal advice.