An unusual October boom: Agricultural exports reach 25-year high

Exports of raw materials are the main engine of Argentina’s economy under Javier Milei’s administration. While the oil and gas and mining sectors have gained considerable ground in recent years, agriculture continues to play a central role. According to data from official statistics agency INDEC, primary products and agricultural manufactures accounted for more than half of Argentina’s exports, totaling US$38 billion between January and September 2026. It was against this backdrop that agricultural exports generated a total of US$2.8 billion last month, making it the strongest October in the…