Monthly trade report
Argentina imports: July 2026
In July 2026, Argentina imported US$5.17 billion of goods, down 3.5% from June 2026 and down 7.9% from July 2025, according to Argentina customs (ARCA) data compiled by CargoFax.
- Imports, July 2026
- US$5.17 billion
- vs June 2026
- -3.5%
- vs July 2025
- -7.9%
Vaccines and batteries rose to new highs as fuel imports eased in July
US$196 million of vaccines and blood products (HS 3002) entered Argentina in July 2026, 22.7% more than in June and 66.3% more than in July 2025. That was the highest monthly value for the heading since January 2025, when this series begins, and it lifted the pharmaceutical chapter (HS 30) to US$346 million, also its highest since January 2025.
Batteries (HS 8507) followed a similar path, rising 85.9% to US$96.4 million, another high since January 2025.
Fuels moved the other way after June's jump. The mineral fuels chapter (HS 27) fell 32.4% to US$404 million, with refined fuels (HS 2710) down 43% to US$109 million and natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) down 22.1% to US$274 million.
Overall, imports edged down 3.5% to US$5.17 billion (FOB), 7.9% below July 2025. China held steady at US$1.36 billion and Brazil at US$1.15 billion, while the United States fell 18.6% to US$598 million. Trucks and pickups (HS 8704) recovered 43.5% to US$125 million.
For May to July, imports totaled US$15.1 billion, 11.6% above the previous three months. The year-to-date total reached US$32.8 billion, 7.9% less than in 2025.
What the data shows: July shifted weight from fuels toward medicines and batteries, with a slightly lower total. The data does not show why, and one month of high vaccine purchases may not repeat.
Month at a glance
| Metric | July 2026 | June 2026 | Change | July 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$) | 5,170,309,971 | 5,359,582,818 | -3.5% | 5,611,924,899 | -7.9% |
| Records | 499,859 | 529,943 | -5.7% | 587,796 | -15.0% |
| Importers | 11,668 | 11,892 | -1.9% | 12,134 | -3.8% |
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 May – Jul '26 | 15,060,113,922 | 13,499,109,307 Feb – Apr '26 | +11.6% | 16,115,877,607 | -6.6% |
| Quarter to date Jul '26 | 5,170,309,971 | 4,748,039,263 Apr '26 | +8.9% | 5,611,924,899 | -7.9% |
| Year to date Jan – Jul '26 | 32,833,041,244 | 35,658,819,728 Jan – Jul '25 | -7.9% | 35,658,819,728 | -7.9% |
What did Argentina import in July 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jun 2026 | vs Jul 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 848,923,536 | 16.4% | +3.7% | -24.5% |
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 743,837,295 | 14.4% | -4.2% | -17.4% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 542,259,507 | 10.5% | -0.6% | -9.1% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels and oils | 403,715,747 | 7.8% | -32.4% | -10.0% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 346,492,676 | 6.7% | +8.2% | +47.6% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 238,037,295 | 4.6% | -12.2% | +8.9% |
| 39 | Plastics | 233,985,532 | 4.5% | -3.2% | +3.8% |
| 31 | Fertilizers | 186,344,945 | 3.6% | +13.3% | +5.6% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 156,538,999 | 3.0% | +0.8% | -10.7% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 146,217,829 | 2.8% | +7.3% | +0.9% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jun 2026 | vs Jul 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 422,600,590 | 8.2% | -2.9% | -14.5% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 273,605,526 | 5.3% | -22.1% | +25.6% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 196,178,564 | 3.8% | +22.7% | +66.3% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 136,392,902 | 2.6% | -5.3% | +34.2% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 128,497,334 | 2.5% | -18.0% | -24.6% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 125,414,222 | 2.4% | +43.5% | -19.2% |
| 3105 | Mixed fertilizers | 120,110,379 | 2.3% | +1.8% | +57.4% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 118,725,247 | 2.3% | -9.7% | -35.7% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 109,103,645 | 2.1% | -43.0% | -48.7% |
| 8507 | Batteries | 96,365,831 | 1.9% | +85.9% | +314.9% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
The largest increase came from batteries (HS 8507): US$44.5 million more than in June 2026, up 85.9%.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8802 | Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 4,325,126 | 56,441,063 | +52,115,938 | >+999% |
| 8507 | Batteries | 51,829,889 | 96,365,831 | +44,535,942 | +85.9% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 87,389,936 | 125,414,222 | +38,024,286 | +43.5% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 159,948,243 | 196,178,564 | +36,230,321 | +22.7% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 39,285,761 | 51,688,312 | +12,402,551 | +31.6% |
Biggest decreases
Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) fell by US$82.4 million from June 2026, more than any other product.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 191,517,610 | 109,103,645 | -82,413,965 | -43.0% |
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 351,166,133 | 273,605,526 | -77,560,607 | -22.1% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 156,672,629 | 128,497,334 | -28,175,295 | -18.0% |
| 2934 | Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically... | 28,097,347 | 7,885,597 | -20,211,750 | -71.9% |
| 2701 | Coal | 36,780,324 | 18,195,141 | -18,585,183 | -50.5% |
Where did Argentina's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jun 2026 | vs Jul 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,364,266,324 | 26.4% | -0.8% | +3.4% |
| Brazil | 1,151,959,720 | 22.3% | +0.2% | -20.2% |
| United States | 598,073,694 | 11.6% | -18.6% | -13.6% |
| Germany | 237,579,783 | 4.6% | -5.4% | -13.5% |
| Other or unspecified | 222,786,330 | 4.3% | +9.8% | +299.7% |
| Switzerland | 111,597,541 | 2.2% | +37.1% | +87.7% |
| Italy | 100,415,742 | 1.9% | -19.7% | -3.2% |
| Mexico | 100,086,534 | 1.9% | +19.6% | -13.3% |
| Vietnam | 97,814,158 | 1.9% | +28.2% | -18.8% |
| Japan | 86,431,221 | 1.7% | +0.6% | -6.3% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Jun 2026 | vs Jul 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (port) | 2,133,445,013 | 41.3% | -9.5% | -10.1% |
| Ezeiza (airport) | 798,457,743 | 15.4% | +21.1% | +21.3% |
| Campana | 782,184,302 | 15.1% | +2.9% | -11.6% |
| San Nicolás | 216,809,636 | 4.2% | -26.5% | -23.7% |
| Paso de los Libres | 185,155,523 | 3.6% | -12.7% | -5.2% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
May 2026 to Jul 2026 compared with May 2025 to Jul 2025. Items under 0.5% of the three-month total are left out.
Products
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas and LPG | 466,651,588 | 713,256,043 | +246,604,456 | +52.8% |
| Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 349,709,804 | 490,525,594 | +140,815,789 | +40.3% |
| Batteries | 68,315,628 | 167,539,335 | +99,223,707 | +145.2% |
| Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned... | 15,293,182 | 98,765,270 | +83,472,088 | +545.8% |
| Packaged medicines | 347,208,973 | 421,190,901 | +73,981,928 | +21.3% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 1,467,677,732 | 1,231,521,052 | -236,156,680 | -16.1% |
| Vehicle parts and accessories | 568,194,695 | 371,785,703 | -196,408,992 | -34.6% |
| Tractors | 375,937,112 | 195,148,117 | -180,788,995 | -48.1% |
| Trucks and pickups | 476,051,267 | 345,094,810 | -130,956,457 | -27.5% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 455,648,648 | 326,392,313 | -129,256,335 | -28.4% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,623,812,007 | 3,779,689,556 | +155,877,550 | +4.3% |
| Lithuania | 29,199,717 | 111,418,015 | +82,218,297 | +281.6% |
| Canada | 70,547,857 | 152,286,525 | +81,738,669 | +115.9% |
| Switzerland | 183,060,876 | 260,111,184 | +77,050,308 | +42.1% |
| United States | 1,746,881,151 | 1,785,673,587 | +38,792,436 | +2.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,456,233,428 | 3,405,506,612 | -1,050,726,816 | -23.6% |
| Vietnam | 366,190,981 | 235,962,606 | -130,228,375 | -35.6% |
| Spain | 278,504,434 | 202,628,904 | -75,875,530 | -27.2% |
| Mexico | 358,395,264 | 290,623,455 | -67,771,809 | -18.9% |
| India | 300,484,093 | 243,963,715 | -56,520,379 | -18.8% |
Top importers in July 2026
11,668 importers received shipments this month. See who they are, what they bought, and from whom in Explorer.
| # | Importer | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Importer, HS 27 mineral fuels and oils | |
| 2 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 3 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 4 | Importer, HS 30 pharmaceutical products | |
| 5 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | 4,530,221,134 | 471,973 |
| Jun 2026 | 5,359,582,818 | 529,943 |
| Jul 2026 | 5,170,309,971 | 499,859 |
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 8802 (aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned...) went from US$4.33 million to US$56.4 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.
- Aluminium (HS 76) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Fruit and nuts (HS 08) fell to its lowest monthly level since January 2025.
Argentina import facts, July 2026
- In July 2026, Argentina imported US$5.17 billion of goods, down 3.5% from June 2026 and down 7.9% from July 2025.
- No product heading was larger than passenger cars (HS 8703), at US$423 million.
- The largest increase came from batteries (HS 8507): US$44.5 million more than in June 2026, up 85.9%.
- Refined petroleum fuels (HS 2710) fell by US$82.4 million from June 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, July 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Argentina import in July 2026?
Argentina imported US$5.17 billion (FOB) in July 2026, down 3.5% from June 2026 and down 7.9% from July 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Argentina import?
In July 2026, Argentina's largest imports were passenger cars (HS 8703, US$423 million), natural gas and lpg (HS 2711, US$274 million), and vaccines, blood, and immunological products (HS 3002, US$196 million). The largest HS chapter was vehicles and parts, with 16.4% of the total.
Where does Argentina import from?
The top origin countries for Argentina's imports in July 2026 were China (26.4%), Brazil (22.3%), and the United States (11.6%), by share of value.
Are Argentina's imports going up or down?
Argentina's imports are falling. From May 2026 to July 2026, they totaled US$15.1 billion, down 6.6% from the same months last year. Year to date, Argentina's imports are down 7.9% from the same period of 2025.
What are Argentina's main ports of entry?
In July 2026, Argentina's main points of entry were Buenos Aires (port) with 41.3%, Ezeiza (airport) with 15.4%, and Campana with 15.1% of imports.
How many companies import into Argentina?
11,668 distinct importers appear in Argentina's customs records for July 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Argentina import and export data?
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