Merchandise Imports in Argentina
Merchandise imports were worth USD 81.5 billion in Argentina in 2022 compared to USD 74.4 billion ten years earlier, and averaged USD 62.5 billion over the last decade. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
Argentina Merchandise Imports Chart
Argentina Merchandise Imports Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Merchandise Imports (USD bn) | 65.5 | 49.1 | 42.4 | 63.2 | 81.5 |
Merchandise Imports (ann. var. %) | -2.2 | -25.0 | -13.8 | 49.2 | 29.0 |
Merchandise exports rebound in January
Merchandise exports climbed 9.6% on an annual basis in January (December: -13.8% year-on-year). January’s outturn marked the best print since November 2022. Meanwhile, merchandise imports slid 14.3% on an annual basis in January (December: -15.2% yoy). As a result, the merchandise trade balance deteriorated from the previous month, recording a USD 0.8 billion surplus in January (December 2020: USD 1.0 billion surplus; January 2023: USD 0.4 billion deficit). Lastly, the trend improved, with the 12-month trailing merchandise trade balance recording a USD 5.7 billion deficit in January, compared to the USD 6.9 billion deficit in December.
Commenting on the outlook, UOB’s Andrés Pérez and Diego Ciongo stated: “For 2024, we expect a trade surplus of USD 20.0 million, led by a recovery in the agriculture sector and weaker imports due to the sharp depreciation of the currency and soft activity.”
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