Trading Partner Portal: Argentina
Argentina: A Country Overview of Opportunities and Challenges in Critical Minerals
Institute of the Americas, August 2026
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures Affordable Beef for the American Consumer
The White House, February 6, 2026
Joint Statement on Framework for a United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment
The White House, November 13, 2025
Trade Overview
Argentina is a nation that takes up most of the southern part of South America, it is the eighth largest nation in the world in terms of land mass, and the second largest in South America. It has many climates including deserts, tundra’s, forests, plains, mountains, and coastlines, with the Andes mountains, Patagonia and the Pampas being the most notable regions.
Argentina is surrounded by its neighbors of Chile to the west, Brazil and Uruguay to the east, Paraguay and Bolivia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on its eastern coasts.
With a population of 45.9 million people, it is one of South Americas largest economies, with many living in its urban cities including the capital of Buenos Aries.
Its nominal GDP was $683.1 billion in 2025, with its key economic sectors being agriculture, mining, and energy. While it faces many challenges, Argentina’s economy has the benefit of a large and educated workforce with information technology being an emerging sector in the economy.(Britannica, U.S Department of Commerce)
U.S – Argentina Trade
In 2025, the U.S. exports to Argentina totaled at $9.90 billion, with two-way trade totaling $18.19 billion. Top U.S. exports for Argentina included chemicals ($2.31 billion), computer & electronic products ($1.57 billion), petroleum and coal products ($1.44 billion), transportation equipment ($882 million), and non-electrical machinery ($1.24 billion).
Within this same year the U.S imported $8.29 billion in goods from Argentina. The top five imports being oil and gas ($2.54 billion), primary metals manufactures ($1.57 billion), processed foods ($1.25 billion), petroleum & coal products ($628 million), and chemicals ($448 million).
Services trade between the U.S and Argentina totaled $11.67 billion, with exports totaling $8.80 billion. Top exports were travel, transport services, other business services, financial services, and charges for intellectual property use.
Services imports from Argentina to the U.S. totaled $ 2.87 billion, with top imported services being travel, other business services, transport services, charges for intellectual property use, and telecommunications, computer, & information services.
California – Argentina Trade
In 2025, Argentina ranked 43rd for California in export destinations, with exports totaling $385 million. Top products exported were computer and electronic products ($161 million), chemicals ($72 million), non-electrical machinery ($50 million), agricultural products ($29 million), and miscellaneous manufactures ($22 million).
Imports to California from Argentina in 2025 totaled $2.18 billion, with top imports being oil & gas ($1.78 billion), processed foods ($167 million), fish & other marine products ($77 million), agriculture products ($50 million), and beverages & tobacco products ($42 million). U.S. Department of Commerce
FDI - Argentina
The FDI for Argentina into the U.S. in 2025 came in at about $13.1 billion, while U.S investment into Argentina was $9.71 billion. The top industries Argentina has invested in are software & IT services, business services, transportation, communications, industrial equipment, and financial services. FDI from Argentina has provided around 8,900 jobs in the U.S. with roughly $256 million to expand U.S. exports. BEA
CalChamber Resources
- American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina
- Argentinan Consulates in California
- HRCalifornia’s selection of forms and checklists in Spanish
- International Trade FAQs
Business
- U.S. Commercial Service Argentina
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Institute of the Americas
- Bolsa de Comercio De Rosario