Monthly trade report
Argentina imports: April 2026
In April 2026, Argentina imported US$4.75 billion of goods, down 0.5% from March 2026 and down 9.0% from April 2025, according to Argentina customs (ARCA) data compiled by CargoFax.
- Imports, April 2026
- US$4.75 billion
- vs March 2026
- -0.5%
- vs April 2025
- -9.0%
Pharmaceutical imports reached their highest level since January 2025 while the total held steady
Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) were the clearest change in April 2026. They rose 14% from March to US$323 million, the highest monthly value since January 2025, when this series begins. Vaccines and blood products (HS 3002) also reached their highest level since January 2025, at US$168 million, 41.1% above April 2025, and packaged medicines (HS 3004) rose 24.1% to US$139 million.
The overall total barely moved. Argentina imported US$4.75 billion (FOB), down 0.5% from March and 9% from April 2025. From January to April, imports reached US$17.8 billion, 9.1% below the same period of 2025.
Fertilizers picked up. Mixed fertilizers (HS 3105) rose 38.2% to US$124 million and nitrogen fertilizers (HS 3102) rose 113% to US$58.7 million. In the other direction, phones and network equipment (HS 8517) fell 33.2% to US$109 million, and trucks and pickups (HS 8704) fell 28.6% to US$104 million.
China returned to first place among suppliers with US$1.25 billion, 26.2% of the total, while imports from Brazil eased 8.3% to US$1.12 billion.
What the data shows: April was steady at the total level, with medicines and fertilizers rising while phones and trucks declined. The year-to-date gap with 2025 has not narrowed, and the data does not show why.
Month at a glance
| Metric | April 2026 | March 2026 | Change | April 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$) | 4,748,039,263 | 4,771,329,299 | -0.5% | 5,218,294,612 | -9.0% |
| Records | 534,890 | 534,585 | +0.1% | 566,725 | -5.6% |
| Importers | 12,274 | 11,990 | +2.4% | 11,133 | +10.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 3 months Feb – Apr '26 | 13,499,109,307 | 13,605,581,324 Nov '25 – Jan '26 | -0.8% | 14,868,815,506 | -9.2% |
| Quarter to date Apr '26 | 4,748,039,263 | 4,273,818,015 Jan '26 | +11.1% | 5,218,294,612 | -9.0% |
| Year to date Jan – Apr '26 | 17,772,927,322 | 19,542,942,121 Jan – Apr '25 | -9.1% | 19,542,942,121 | -9.1% |
What did Argentina import in April 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 884,209,081 | 18.6% | -1.8% | -12.3% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 792,552,363 | 16.7% | -8.8% | -13.5% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 477,652,231 | 10.1% | -3.0% | -18.2% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 322,514,185 | 6.8% | +14.0% | +27.7% |
| 31 | Fertilizers | 195,008,070 | 4.1% | +61.3% | +100.8% |
| 39 | Plastics | 188,632,647 | 4.0% | -4.4% | -22.5% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 176,727,604 | 3.7% | +1.8% | -7.6% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 161,495,635 | 3.4% | +3.4% | -3.0% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 125,119,148 | 2.6% | -1.5% | +18.6% |
| 40 | Rubber | 78,976,218 | 1.7% | +10.3% | -19.8% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 425,619,985 | 9.0% | -4.1% | +3.2% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 168,321,563 | 3.5% | +9.2% | +41.1% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 144,607,565 | 3.0% | +1.5% | -19.3% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 139,309,995 | 2.9% | +24.1% | +19.3% |
| 3105 | Mixed fertilizers | 124,044,753 | 2.6% | +38.2% | +45.2% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 109,496,633 | 2.3% | -33.2% | -29.6% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 104,490,191 | 2.2% | -28.6% | -34.4% |
| 8471 | Computers | 90,401,349 | 1.9% | +12.1% | +5.4% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles | 78,161,534 | 1.6% | +45.4% | +14.7% |
| 8701 | Tractors | 68,760,059 | 1.4% | +7.9% | -30.4% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from mixed fertilizers (HS 3105): US$34.3 million more than in March 2026, up 38.2%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3105 | Mixed fertilizers | 89,765,868 | 124,044,753 | +34,278,885 | +38.2% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 27,537,618 | 58,668,788 | +31,131,169 | +113.0% |
| 8502 | Electric generating sets and rotary converters | 7,837,156 | 35,513,893 | +27,676,737 | +353.1% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 112,272,080 | 139,309,995 | +27,037,915 | +24.1% |
| 8711 | Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles | 53,767,879 | 78,161,534 | +24,393,655 | +45.4% |
Biggest decreases
Phones and network equipment (HS 8517) fell by US$54.4 million from March 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 163,942,234 | 109,496,633 | -54,445,601 | -33.2% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 146,273,822 | 104,490,191 | -41,783,631 | -28.6% |
| 8433 | Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder... | 60,981,390 | 36,929,408 | -24,051,982 | -39.4% |
| 7210 | Coated flat-rolled steel | 30,881,895 | 12,402,383 | -18,479,512 | -59.8% |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 443,799,851 | 425,619,985 | -18,179,865 | -4.1% |
Where did Argentina's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,246,124,088 | 26.2% | +6.1% | -4.1% |
| Brazil | 1,122,096,614 | 23.6% | -8.3% | -19.6% |
| United States | 447,091,352 | 9.4% | -0.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 258,395,915 | 5.4% | +9.9% | -6.8% |
| Italy | 124,563,883 | 2.6% | +22.0% | +15.4% |
| Mexico | 111,749,778 | 2.4% | -20.9% | -21.6% |
| Japan | 86,176,285 | 1.8% | -7.7% | +28.5% |
| Spain | 78,392,512 | 1.7% | +14.9% | +17.3% |
| Chile | 73,329,058 | 1.5% | -7.5% | +34.2% |
| Switzerland | 71,040,879 | 1.5% | -7.3% | +43.2% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (port) | 1,907,992,993 | 40.2% | -1.2% | -13.8% |
| Campana | 763,664,936 | 16.1% | -9.9% | -11.9% |
| Ezeiza (airport) | 667,396,270 | 14.1% | -0.8% | -0.3% |
| Paso de los Libres | 186,949,836 | 3.9% | +3.7% | -6.1% |
| Córdoba | 153,916,505 | 3.2% | +0.6% | -24.5% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Feb 2026 to Apr 2026 compared with Feb 2025 to Apr 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaged medicines | 303,802,173 | 395,387,727 | +91,585,554 | +30.1% |
| Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 373,385,362 | 462,585,649 | +89,200,287 | +23.9% |
| Nitrogen fertilizers | 27,252,675 | 97,930,310 | +70,677,635 | +259.3% |
| Passenger cars | 1,170,249,061 | 1,224,641,748 | +54,392,687 | +4.6% |
| Mixed fertilizers | 175,608,981 | 227,692,863 | +52,083,882 | +29.7% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refined petroleum fuels | 483,531,189 | 156,260,381 | -327,270,808 | -67.7% |
| Vehicle parts and accessories | 511,071,553 | 401,952,036 | -109,119,518 | -21.4% |
| Turbojets and gas turbines | 131,115,489 | 36,182,006 | -94,933,482 | -72.4% |
| Tractors | 275,984,954 | 186,045,236 | -89,939,718 | -32.6% |
| Electric generating sets and rotary converters | 139,473,597 | 52,517,528 | -86,956,070 | -62.3% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 143,469,612 | 213,597,314 | +70,127,703 | +48.9% |
| Japan | 196,906,115 | 238,356,237 | +41,450,121 | +21.1% |
| Chile | 183,487,125 | 205,278,972 | +21,791,847 | +11.9% |
| Canada | 132,148,678 | 152,025,280 | +19,876,602 | +15.0% |
| Spain | 198,447,558 | 210,717,808 | +12,270,251 | +6.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3,976,061,242 | 3,307,753,847 | -668,307,395 | -16.8% |
| China | 3,776,308,404 | 3,591,105,481 | -185,202,923 | -4.9% |
| India | 362,059,689 | 218,875,915 | -143,183,774 | -39.5% |
| United States | 1,361,620,684 | 1,244,065,888 | -117,554,795 | -8.6% |
| Vietnam | 337,952,501 | 227,546,971 | -110,405,530 | -32.7% |
Top importers in April 2026
12,274 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 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 85 electrical equipment | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts |
12-month trend
| Month | Value (US$) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 2026 | 3,979,740,745 | 436,667 |
| Mar 2026 | 4,771,329,299 | 534,585 |
| Apr 2026 | 4,748,039,263 | 534,890 |
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.
- HS 8502 (electric generating sets and rotary converters) went from US$7.84 million to US$35.5 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2711 (natural gas and lpg) went from US$5.51 million to US$19.4 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2818 (aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum)) went from US$1.54 million to US$17.2 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2713 (petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen) went from US$401,000 to US$5.57 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Iron and steel (HS 72) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
- Meat (HS 02) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Vaccines, blood, and immunological products (HS 3002) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
Argentina import facts, April 2026
- In April 2026, Argentina imported US$4.75 billion of goods, down 0.5% from March 2026 and down 9.0% from April 2025.
- No product heading was larger than passenger cars (HS 8703), at US$426 million.
- The largest increase came from mixed fertilizers (HS 3105): US$34.3 million more than in March 2026, up 38.2%.
- Phones and network equipment (HS 8517) fell by US$54.4 million from March 2026, 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, April 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Argentina import in April 2026?
Argentina imported US$4.75 billion (FOB) in April 2026, down 0.5% from March 2026 and down 9.0% from April 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Argentina import?
In April 2026, Argentina's largest imports were passenger cars (HS 8703, US$426 million), vaccines, blood, and immunological products (HS 3002, US$168 million), and vehicle parts and accessories (HS 8708, US$145 million). The largest HS chapter was vehicles and parts, with 18.6% of the total.
Where does Argentina import from?
The top origin countries for Argentina's imports in April 2026 were China (26.2%), Brazil (23.6%), and the United States (9.4%), by share of value.
Are Argentina's imports going up or down?
Argentina's imports are falling. From February 2026 to April 2026, they totaled US$13.5 billion, down 9.2% from the same months last year. Year to date, Argentina's imports are down 9.1% from the same period of 2025.
What are Argentina's main ports of entry?
In April 2026, Argentina's main points of entry were Buenos Aires (port) with 40.2%, Campana with 16.1%, and Ezeiza (airport) with 14.1% of imports.
How many companies import into Argentina?
12,274 distinct importers appear in Argentina's customs records for April 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Argentina import and export data?
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