Latest reading: Merchandise exports rose 7.5% annually in July, on the heels of June’s 10.8% upturn and underpinned by higher...
Merchandise Imports in Argentina
Merchandise imports in Argentina were worth USD 60.8 billion in 2024, compared to USD 65.7 billion ten years earlier, and they averaged USD 62.3 billion over the last decade. For more information on imports, visit our dedicated page.
Argentina Merchandise Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (USD billion) for Argentina from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
Argentina Merchandise Imports Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 42.4 | 63.2 | 81.5 | 73.7 | 60.8 |
| Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -13.8 | 49.2 | 29.0 | -9.6 | -17.6 |
Merchandise trade surplus narrows in September
Latest reading: In September, the trade balance was USD +0.9 billion, following a USD +1.4 billion figure in the prior month. Over the last 12 months, the trade balance summed to USD +9.9 billion. Exports increased 16.9% in year-on-year terms in September, matching the prior month's reading. Agricultural and fuel exports saw double digit growth in September. Imports increased 20.7% in annual terms in September, following 32.4% growth in the previous month.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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