Argentina posted a record trade surplus of nearly US$14 billion during the first half of 2026, driven by higher exports and lower imports compared to the same period last year. The figures, released on Monday by the national statistics institute INDEC, highlight the country's external sector performance despite a weaker trade balance recorded in June.
Indec reported that the trade surplus for June alone reached US$2.194 billion, marking a 149.6% increase compared to June 2025. This monthly expansion was primarily propelled by growth in exports.
The strong performance in the first half of the year solidifies the country's positive trade trajectory, balancing the year-on-year monthly surge with the broader cumulative gains achieved through reduced import volumes and strengthened export revenues over the six-month period.
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