Monthly trade report
Argentina imports: January 2026
In January 2026, Argentina imported US$4.27 billion of goods, down 11.5% from December 2025 and down 8.6% from January 2025, according to Argentina customs (ARCA) data compiled by CargoFax.
- Imports, January 2026
- US$4.27 billion
- vs December 2025
- -11.5%
- vs January 2025
- -8.6%
Imports fell to their lowest level since January 2025 as Brazil and vehicles slipped
Argentina imported US$4.27 billion of goods in January 2026 (FOB), down 11.5% from December and 8.6% from January 2025. It was the lowest monthly total since January 2025, when this series begins.
Brazil accounted for much of the decline. Imports from Brazil fell 14.8% to US$844 million, their lowest level since January 2025 and the fourth consecutive monthly decrease. China remained the largest supplier at US$1.30 billion, 30.3% of the total.
Vehicles and parts (HS 87) declined for a fourth straight month, to US$807 million. Passenger cars (HS 8703) edged down to US$456 million, although they were still 100.3% above January 2025. Vehicle parts (HS 8708) fell 25.7% to US$98.9 million. Fertilizers (HS 31) continued a steady slide, from US$362 million in September to US$43.7 million in January.
Some lines moved the other way. Vaccines and blood products (HS 3002) rose 57% to US$153 million, and phones and network equipment (HS 8517) rose 60.6% to US$132 million.
From November to January, imports totaled US$13.6 billion, 19.1% less than in the previous three months.
What the data shows: January opened the year at a low point, with weaker purchases from Brazil and of vehicles. The data does not show why; February will indicate whether this is a seasonal dip or a lower level.
Month at a glance
| Metric | January 2026 | December 2025 | Change | January 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$) | 4,273,818,015 | 4,828,874,100 | -11.5% | 4,674,126,614 | -8.6% |
| Records | 449,946 | 534,464 | -15.8% | 510,890 | -11.9% |
| Importers | 11,827 | 12,990 | -9.0% | 11,531 | +2.6% |
How does the month compare with the last three months, the quarter, and the year?
| Period | Total | Prior period | vs prior period | Same period last year | vs same period last year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter to date Jan '26 | 4,273,818,015 | 5,799,609,538 Oct '25 | -26.3% | 4,674,126,614 | -8.6% |
| Year to date Jan '26 | 4,273,818,015 | 4,674,126,614 Jan '25 | -8.6% | 4,674,126,614 | -8.6% |
What did Argentina import in January 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Dec 2025 | vs Jan 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 807,715,273 | 18.9% | -7.8% | -8.7% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 807,165,793 | 18.9% | -9.6% | +36.1% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 433,598,500 | 10.1% | -3.0% | -36.3% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 295,541,796 | 6.9% | +33.1% | +14.1% |
| 39 | Plastics | 167,470,996 | 3.9% | -15.0% | -30.2% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 162,964,337 | 3.8% | -4.6% | -11.7% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 156,683,013 | 3.7% | -6.6% | -3.0% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 99,621,265 | 2.3% | -13.1% | -6.6% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 93,785,858 | 2.2% | -10.6% | -31.7% |
| 73 | Iron and steel articles | 82,774,783 | 1.9% | +2.8% | +6.0% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Dec 2025 | vs Jan 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 455,522,217 | 10.7% | -1.3% | +100.3% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 153,387,612 | 3.6% | +57.0% | -0.1% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 132,219,901 | 3.1% | +60.6% | -28.1% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 125,027,435 | 2.9% | +11.3% | +37.7% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 98,924,039 | 2.3% | -25.7% | -11.9% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 97,439,170 | 2.3% | -10.4% | +19.3% |
| 8471 | Computers | 74,383,941 | 1.7% | -5.5% | -11.0% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 66,673,117 | 1.6% | -13.2% | -48.5% |
| 8414 | Pumps, compressors, and fans | 66,277,321 | 1.6% | +81.5% | +91.2% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles | 57,153,129 | 1.3% | -2.5% | -3.0% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from vaccines, blood, and immunological products (HS 3002): US$55.7 million more than in December 2025, up 57.0%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 97,684,079 | 153,387,612 | +55,703,533 | +57.0% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 82,334,511 | 132,219,901 | +49,885,391 | +60.6% |
| 8414 | Pumps, compressors, and fans | 36,520,915 | 66,277,321 | +29,756,406 | +81.5% |
| 2601 | Iron ores and concentrates | 13,705,423 | 29,619,461 | +15,914,037 | +116.1% |
| 8429 | Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers,... | 30,702,388 | 45,035,492 | +14,333,104 | +46.7% |
Biggest decreases
Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... (HS 8802) fell by US$208 million from December 2025, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 209,417,063 | 1,841,905 | -207,575,158 | -99.1% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 133,205,282 | 98,924,039 | -34,281,243 | -25.7% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 55,324,802 | 26,649,939 | -28,674,864 | -51.8% |
| 3808 | Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides | 48,396,534 | 26,323,852 | -22,072,683 | -45.6% |
| 8524 | Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating... | 27,081,650 | 6,563,529 | -20,518,120 | -75.8% |
Where did Argentina's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Dec 2025 | vs Jan 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,295,080,581 | 30.3% | -5.7% | -3.1% |
| Brazil | 844,409,698 | 19.8% | -14.8% | -19.0% |
| United States | 421,825,634 | 9.9% | +0.4% | -7.2% |
| Germany | 217,524,194 | 5.1% | -2.7% | -5.7% |
| Italy | 120,678,140 | 2.8% | -10.0% | -1.4% |
| Mexico | 109,765,453 | 2.6% | +0.7% | +27.8% |
| Vietnam | 92,234,833 | 2.2% | +61.1% | -22.0% |
| Spain | 87,760,604 | 2.1% | -12.6% | -13.4% |
| Switzerland | 86,795,982 | 2.0% | +77.6% | +29.8% |
| India | 74,434,376 | 1.7% | -15.2% | -22.7% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Dec 2025 | vs Jan 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (port) | 1,839,915,910 | 43.1% | -8.2% | -13.6% |
| Campana | 749,697,621 | 17.5% | -7.0% | +27.8% |
| Ezeiza (airport) | 596,429,314 | 14.0% | -22.9% | -5.2% |
| Córdoba | 145,837,569 | 3.4% | -20.7% | -11.9% |
| Paso de los Libres | 143,845,819 | 3.4% | -14.2% | -13.7% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Nov 2025 to Jan 2026 compared with Aug 2025 to Oct 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 145,181,882 | 270,836,743 | +125,654,861 | +86.5% |
| Pumps, compressors, and fans | 128,335,083 | 140,927,095 | +12,592,012 | +9.8% |
| Computers | 204,989,747 | 215,541,839 | +10,552,093 | +5.1% |
| Other machines n.e.s. | 111,720,516 | 120,661,888 | +8,941,372 | +8.0% |
| Bananas, including plantains | 67,980,041 | 72,709,738 | +4,729,697 | +7.0% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed fertilizers | 445,537,427 | 102,890,967 | -342,646,460 | -76.9% |
| Passenger cars | 1,644,597,935 | 1,403,268,943 | -241,328,992 | -14.7% |
| Nitrogen fertilizers | 384,923,747 | 172,759,699 | -212,164,048 | -55.1% |
| Tractors | 353,322,726 | 148,085,488 | -205,237,238 | -58.1% |
| Trucks and pickups | 487,514,971 | 319,055,337 | -168,459,634 | -34.6% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 281,365,983 | 383,153,321 | +101,787,338 | +36.2% |
| Spain | 234,119,797 | 256,001,161 | +21,881,364 | +9.3% |
| Taiwan | 79,268,884 | 96,107,688 | +16,838,804 | +21.2% |
| Mexico | 400,955,524 | 414,429,417 | +13,473,893 | +3.4% |
| Italy | 359,005,658 | 361,286,257 | +2,280,598 | +0.6% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,276,166,694 | 2,853,499,108 | -1,422,667,586 | -33.3% |
| China | 4,549,230,470 | 3,970,098,867 | -579,131,602 | -12.7% |
| United States | 1,500,375,407 | 1,241,010,815 | -259,364,592 | -17.3% |
| Vietnam | 304,108,061 | 212,327,630 | -91,780,431 | -30.2% |
| South Korea | 194,426,757 | 104,780,219 | -89,646,537 | -46.1% |
Top importers in January 2026
11,827 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts |
12-month trend
| Month | Value (US$) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 4,762,414,216 | 519,397 |
| Mar 2025 | 4,888,106,678 | 541,241 |
| Apr 2025 | 5,218,294,612 | 566,725 |
| May 2025 | 5,205,427,936 | 564,749 |
| Jun 2025 | 5,298,524,772 | 553,685 |
| Jul 2025 | 5,611,924,899 | 587,796 |
| Aug 2025 | 5,140,989,003 | 540,035 |
| Sep 2025 | 5,866,906,850 | 609,897 |
| Oct 2025 | 5,799,609,538 | 668,422 |
| Nov 2025 | 4,502,889,210 | 505,077 |
| Dec 2025 | 4,828,874,100 | 534,464 |
| Jan 2026 | 4,273,818,015 | 449,946 |
What looks unusual this month?
These changes may reflect a few large shipments, late records, or a classification change rather than a trend. Check them in the records before quoting them.
- Electrical equipment (HS 85) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Plastics (HS 39) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Rubber (HS 40) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Iron and steel (HS 72) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
Argentina import facts, January 2026
- In January 2026, Argentina imported US$4.27 billion of goods, down 11.5% from December 2025 and down 8.6% from January 2025.
- No product heading was larger than passenger cars (HS 8703), at US$456 million.
- The largest increase came from vaccines, blood, and immunological products (HS 3002): US$55.7 million more than in December 2025, up 57.0%.
- Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... (HS 8802) fell by US$208 million from December 2025, more than any other product.
Methodology
Argentina customs (ARCA) import declarations. Import values are declared FOB values in US dollars. Categories follow the Harmonized System. Records are customs line items; importers are distinct importers with a record in the month. The latest month may be revised as late records arrive. The period table leaves out a comparison that reaches before January 2025, when the series starts, or that includes a month not used as a base. Year to date is compared with the same months a year earlier. Excludes provisional electricity declarations (HS 2716, regime IC01) and goods from Argentine free zones such as Tierra del Fuego, which are domestic production. Importers are counted by name as published (cut to 30 characters). Each line carries the declared FOB value with its quantity and unit of measure. Exports are not covered: the official export file is aggregated and drops small groups.
FAQ
Argentina trade, January 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Argentina import in January 2026?
Argentina imported US$4.27 billion (FOB) in January 2026, down 11.5% from December 2025 and down 8.6% from January 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Argentina import?
In January 2026, Argentina's largest imports were passenger cars (HS 8703, US$456 million), vaccines, blood, and immunological products (HS 3002, US$153 million), and phones and network equipment (HS 8517, US$132 million). The largest HS chapter was machinery and computers, with 18.9% of the total.
Where does Argentina import from?
The top origin countries for Argentina's imports in January 2026 were China (30.3%), Brazil (19.8%), and the United States (9.9%), by share of value.
Are Argentina's imports going up or down?
Argentina's imports are falling. From November 2025 to January 2026, they totaled US$13.6 billion, down 19.1% from the three months before. Year to date, Argentina's imports are down 8.6% from the same period of 2025.
What are Argentina's main ports of entry?
In January 2026, Argentina's main points of entry were Buenos Aires (port) with 43.1%, Campana with 17.5%, and Ezeiza (airport) with 14.0% of imports.
How many companies import into Argentina?
11,827 distinct importers appear in Argentina's customs records for January 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Argentina import and export data?
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