Monthly trade report
Argentina imports: September 2026
Argentina imported US$5.57 billion of goods in September 2026, up 6.6% from August 2026 and down 5.0% from September 2025, according to Argentina customs (ARCA) data compiled by CargoFax.
- Imports, September 2026
- US$5.57 billion
- vs August 2026
- +6.6%
- vs September 2025
- -5.0%
Medicines and fertilizers lifted imports as gas fell away
Argentina imported US$5.57 billion of goods in September 2026, up 6.6% from August but down 5.0% from September 2025.
Packaged medicines (HS 3004) gave the largest increase, rising from US$77.3 million to US$197 million, the highest monthly value since January 2025, when this series begins. Mixed fertilizers (HS 3105) rose from US$62.7 million to US$149 million, and the fertilizer chapter (HS 31) has risen for three consecutive months, from US$164 million in June to US$292 million in September.
Fuels went the other way. Natural gas and LPG (HS 2711) fell from US$232 million to US$30.3 million, and the fuels chapter (HS 27) has declined for three consecutive months, from US$597 million in June to US$83.2 million in September.
China supplied 28.7% of imports and Brazil 20.8%.
What the data shows: September's increase came from medicines and fertilizers while gas imports fell substantially. October will show whether medicines hold near this level.
Month at a glance
| Metric | September 2026 | August 2026 | Change | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import value (US$) | 5,574,017,941 | 5,229,478,539 | +6.6% | 5,866,906,850 | -5.0% |
| Records | 562,920 | 524,472 | +7.3% | 609,897 | -7.7% |
| Importers | 12,509 | 12,014 | +4.1% | 13,007 | -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 Jul – Sep '26 | 15,973,806,451 | 14,637,843,214 Apr – Jun '26 | +9.1% | 16,619,820,753 | -3.9% |
| Quarter to date Jul – Sep '26 | 15,973,806,451 | 14,637,843,214 Apr – Jun '26 | +9.1% | 16,619,820,753 | -3.9% |
| Year to date Jan – Sep '26 | 43,636,537,724 | 46,666,715,581 Jan – Sep '25 | -6.5% | 46,666,715,581 | -6.5% |
What did Argentina import in September 2026?
By HS chapter
| HS | Category | Value (US$) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Machinery and computers | 974,929,224 | 17.5% | +12.1% | +4.3% |
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | 912,259,030 | 16.4% | +4.4% | -25.4% |
| 85 | Electrical equipment | 593,836,191 | 10.7% | -2.5% | +5.4% |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 354,264,088 | 6.4% | +51.2% | +17.9% |
| 31 | Fertilizers | 292,422,033 | 5.2% | +56.6% | -3.7% |
| 39 | Plastics | 256,077,078 | 4.6% | +8.1% | +13.8% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | 215,751,006 | 3.9% | -7.8% | -4.3% |
| 90 | Optical and medical instruments | 189,338,996 | 3.4% | +11.5% | +3.5% |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | 143,992,417 | 2.6% | -7.3% | -1.5% |
| 73 | Iron and steel articles | 125,428,464 | 2.3% | +7.5% | -18.0% |
By product (HS4)
| HS | Product | Value (US$) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703 | Passenger cars | 422,392,893 | 7.6% | +4.5% | -28.4% |
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 196,995,695 | 3.5% | +154.9% | +29.0% |
| 8517 | Phones and network equipment | 168,852,525 | 3.0% | -0.9% | +21.8% |
| 3105 | Mixed fertilizers | 149,001,209 | 2.7% | +137.6% | -7.9% |
| 8704 | Trucks and pickups | 142,746,580 | 2.6% | +5.8% | -13.8% |
| 3002 | Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 141,871,126 | 2.5% | -1.4% | +13.3% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 124,511,474 | 2.2% | -9.7% | -28.5% |
| 3102 | Nitrogen fertilizers | 123,074,783 | 2.2% | +4.5% | -7.3% |
| 8471 | Computers | 107,805,655 | 1.9% | +40.0% | +53.8% |
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 87,766,731 | 1.6% | +402.4% | +251.1% |
What went up, what went down
Biggest increases
Packaged medicines (HS 3004) rose US$120 million from August 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$197 million.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004 | Packaged medicines | 77,288,726 | 196,995,695 | +119,706,969 | +154.9% |
| 3105 | Mixed fertilizers | 62,703,868 | 149,001,209 | +86,297,341 | +137.6% |
| 8411 | Turbojets and gas turbines | 17,470,870 | 87,766,731 | +70,295,861 | +402.4% |
| 2844 | Radioactive elements and isotopes | 896,087 | 48,781,111 | +47,885,024 | >+999% |
| 8471 | Computers | 76,977,157 | 107,805,655 | +30,828,497 | +40.0% |
Biggest decreases
The largest decrease was in natural gas and LPG (HS 2711), down 86.9% from August 2026.
| HS | Product | Prior month | This month | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2711 | Natural gas and LPG | 231,807,442 | 30,252,771 | -201,554,671 | -86.9% |
| 8414 | Pumps, compressors, and fans | 71,566,379 | 32,623,982 | -38,942,397 | -54.4% |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum fuels | 63,855,096 | 28,524,479 | -35,330,616 | -55.3% |
| 8708 | Vehicle parts and accessories | 137,814,258 | 124,511,474 | -13,302,783 | -9.7% |
| 2931 | Organo-inorganic compounds | 43,479,410 | 30,355,027 | -13,124,383 | -30.2% |
Where did Argentina's imports come from?
| Origin | Value (US$) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,599,273,046 | 28.7% | +3.8% | +0.6% |
| Brazil | 1,161,624,154 | 20.8% | -1.0% | -21.1% |
| United States | 493,547,001 | 8.9% | -5.0% | +3.9% |
| Germany | 251,336,507 | 4.5% | +21.2% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 149,651,921 | 2.7% | +8.4% | +30.4% |
| India | 125,875,856 | 2.3% | +16.2% | +28.0% |
| Vietnam | 120,515,491 | 2.2% | +29.5% | +39.3% |
| France | 96,859,801 | 1.7% | +51.7% | -13.2% |
| Chile | 96,459,270 | 1.7% | +116.5% | +52.3% |
| Mexico | 90,811,264 | 1.6% | +24.9% | -43.4% |
Ports of entry
| Port | Value (US$) | Share | vs Aug 2026 | vs Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires (port) | 2,137,303,332 | 38.3% | -3.8% | -10.3% |
| Ezeiza (airport) | 844,223,050 | 15.1% | +37.1% | +18.1% |
| Campana | 805,396,494 | 14.4% | -0.3% | -21.8% |
| Paso de los Libres | 213,351,948 | 3.8% | +14.8% | +16.5% |
| San Nicolás | 204,967,532 | 3.7% | +73.4% | -10.8% |
Which imports grew and declined over the last three months?
Jul 2026 to Sep 2026 compared with Jul 2025 to Sep 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 | 365,678,891 | 535,665,739 | +169,986,848 | +46.5% |
| Vaccines, blood, and immunological products | 326,874,399 | 481,984,364 | +155,109,965 | +47.5% |
| Electric generating sets and rotary converters | 64,511,190 | 193,455,986 | +128,944,796 | +199.88% |
| Batteries | 61,337,074 | 140,212,843 | +78,875,769 | +128.6% |
| Packaged medicines | 347,408,671 | 410,677,323 | +63,268,652 | +18.2% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger cars | 1,617,633,442 | 1,249,091,599 | -368,541,843 | -22.8% |
| Tractors | 393,978,280 | 238,676,532 | -155,301,748 | -39.4% |
| Vehicle parts and accessories | 524,740,231 | 381,050,979 | -143,689,252 | -27.4% |
| Refined petroleum fuels | 318,767,142 | 201,483,220 | -117,283,923 | -36.8% |
| Trucks and pickups | 482,957,109 | 403,101,364 | -79,855,745 | -16.5% |
Countries
| Grew | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,236,581,717 | 4,503,837,422 | +267,255,705 | +6.3% |
| Bolivia | 75,979,253 | 148,336,314 | +72,357,061 | +95.2% |
| Switzerland | 173,299,672 | 241,746,760 | +68,447,088 | +39.5% |
| Italy | 326,256,676 | 388,100,368 | +61,843,692 | +19.0% |
| Morocco | 83,111,958 | 143,528,646 | +60,416,688 | +72.7% |
| Declined | Comparison period | Last 3 months | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,364,697,241 | 3,487,286,795 | -877,410,445 | -20.1% |
| Mexico | 381,131,464 | 263,618,794 | -117,512,670 | -30.8% |
| United States | 1,727,118,498 | 1,611,336,812 | -115,781,686 | -6.7% |
| South Korea | 206,417,103 | 114,688,670 | -91,728,432 | -44.4% |
| France | 276,755,475 | 234,362,837 | -42,392,638 | -15.3% |
Top importers in September 2026
12,509 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 84 machinery and computers | |
| 6 | Importer, HS 87 vehicles and parts | |
| 7 | Importer, HS 31 fertilizers | |
| 8 | Importer, HS 31 fertilizers |
12-month trend
| Month | Value (US$) | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 2026 | 5,229,478,539 | 524,472 |
| Sep 2026 | 5,574,017,941 | 562,920 |
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 8411 (turbojets and gas turbines) went from US$17.5 million to US$87.8 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2844 (radioactive elements and isotopes) went from US$896,000 to US$48.8 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- HS 2701 (coal) went from US$6.43 million to US$22.1 million. Treat with caution: jumps this size often reflect a few large transactions or a classification change.
- Machinery and computers (HS 84) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Pharmaceutical products (HS 30) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Plastics (HS 39) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
- Inorganic chemicals (HS 28) reached its highest monthly level since January 2025.
Argentina import facts, September 2026
- Argentina imported US$5.57 billion of goods in September 2026, up 6.6% from August 2026 and down 5.0% from September 2025.
- Passenger cars (HS 8703) was the top product heading, at US$422 million.
- Packaged medicines (HS 3004) rose US$120 million from August 2026, the largest increase of any product, to US$197 million.
- The largest decrease was in natural gas and LPG (HS 2711), down 86.9% from August 2026.
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, September 2026: frequently asked questions
How much did Argentina import in September 2026?
Argentina imported US$5.57 billion (FOB) in September 2026, up 6.6% from August 2026 and down 5.0% from September 2025, according to CargoFax customs records.
What does Argentina import?
In September 2026, Argentina's largest imports were passenger cars (HS 8703, US$422 million), packaged medicines (HS 3004, US$197 million), and phones and network equipment (HS 8517, US$169 million). The largest HS chapter was machinery and computers, with 17.5% of the total.
Where does Argentina import from?
The top origin countries for Argentina's imports in September 2026 were China (28.7%), Brazil (20.8%), and the United States (8.9%), by share of value.
Are Argentina's imports going up or down?
Argentina's imports are falling. From July 2026 to September 2026, they totaled US$16.0 billion, down 3.9% from the same months last year. Year to date, Argentina's imports are down 6.5% from the same period of 2025.
What are Argentina's main ports of entry?
In September 2026, Argentina's main points of entry were Buenos Aires (port) with 38.3%, Ezeiza (airport) with 15.1%, and Campana with 14.4% of imports.
How many companies import into Argentina?
12,509 distinct importers appear in Argentina's customs records for September 2026. Their names are available to subscribers in Atlas Explorer.
Where can I get Argentina import and export data?
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