Argentina Agriculture Export 2025: What Are Top Categories & Top Destinations?

Key Takeaways

• The agricultural exports of Argentina top 10 HS categories reached $81.05 billion in 2025, from yTrade customs data.
• Maize (HS 1005) led all categories at $29.03 billion (35.8% of top 10 HS value), followed by wheat at $14.93 billion (18.4%) and soybeans at $14.01 billion (17.3%).
• China Mainland absorbed $23.02 billion in Argentine agricultural flows, or 43.7% of the top 10 destinations, reflecting record soybean and newly reopened wheat corridors.
• Brazil ($7.26 billion, 13.8%) and Vietnam ($3.70 billion, 7.0%) completed the top 3, together with China accounting for 64.6% of the top 10 destination value.
• Wheat production in 2025/26 is projected at 27.1 million tonnes (+20% vs the previous record), with corn at 58 million tonnes and soybeans at 47.5 million tonnes.

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Key Argentina Agricultural Export Countries 2025

Argentina agricultural exports in 2025 flowed to a concentrated group of destinations, led by China Mainland at $23.02 billion (43.7%), Brazil at $7.26 billion (13.8%), and Vietnam at $3.70 billion (7.0%). Together, these three destinations accounted for $33.98 billion, or 64.6% of the top 10 agricultural export value, from yTrade Argentina trade data.

• China Mainland – $23.02 billion (43.7%): The dominant buyer of Argentine soybeans and newly reopened wheat corridors from December 2025.
• Brazil – $7.26 billion (13.8%): Mercosur partner absorbing high-frequency wheat, dairy, and fresh produce flows.
• Vietnam – $3.70 billion (7.0%): Bulk feed grain and soybean meal buyer for its expanding livestock industry.
• United States – $3.17 billion (6.0%): Steady importer of Argentine frozen beef, peanuts, honey, and specialty agri-products.
• Peru – $3.10 billion (5.9%): Regional Andean buyer of soybean meal, corn, and dairy.
• Chile – $2.77 billion (5.3%): Cross-Andes partner importing beef, dairy, fresh produce, and grain.
• Saudi Arabia – $2.69 billion (5.1%): Middle Eastern buyer of corn, barley, and beef for food security.
• Netherlands – $2.44 billion (4.6%): European distribution hub for Argentine beef, fruit, and specialty foods.
• Algeria – $2.38 billion (4.5%): North African buyer of bulk grain, primarily wheat and corn.
• Israel – $2.11 billion (4.0%): Kosher-certified beef and specialty agricultural imports.

Rank	Destination	Value (raw)	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency
1	China Mainland	23,023,235,981.46	23.02B	19.84B	2.59B	443,959
2	Brazil	7,261,822,459.99	7.26B	9.68B	426.47M	123,054
3	Vietnam	3,700,413,488.30	3.70B	8.18B	113.91M	5,609
4	United States	3,170,621,096.17	3.17B	955.61M	481.18M	82,991
5	Peru	3,096,872,603.12	3.10B	6.21B	93.12M	12,006
6	Chile	2,767,024,018.70	2.77B	3.50B	864.99M	68,894
7	Saudi Arabia	2,693,996,133.20	2.69B	5.52B	41.99M	4,527
8	Netherlands	2,444,795,437.36	2.44B	672.19M	129.11M	63,249
9	Algeria	2,382,901,970.18	2.38B	3.79B	60.81M	1,800
10	Israel	2,107,588,282.70	2.11B	204.24M	237.12M	90,963

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#1 China Mainland – $23.02 Billion

China Mainland is the single largest destination for Argentina agricultural export in 2025, receiving $23.02 billion on 19.84 billion units of weight and 2.59 billion units of quantity across 443,959 transactions, according to yTrade customs data. This represents 43.7% of the top 10 values, making China the dominant commercial partner for Argentine agri-commodity flows.

According to UkrAgroConsult, Argentina is set to record soybean exports to China in marketing year 2025/26, with projected volumes significantly above prior-year levels. On the wheat front, as reported by Hanseatica in December 2025, Argentina resumed wheat exports to China after nearly 30 years, with the new trade corridor positioning Argentina as a reliable player in global grain supply chains.

• Total export value: $23.02 billion, or 43.7% of the top 10 destinations.
• Main agriculture exports: Dominated by soybeans (HS 1201), soybean products, and the newly reopened wheat corridor from December 2025.
• Transaction volume: 443,959 recorded shipments, reflecting both bulk and smaller follow-on flows.
• 2025/26 milestone: Record soybean exports projected and first wheat cargoes to China in nearly three decades.

For a deeper view of Argentine soybean flows into China, see the yTrade analysis of Argentina soybean export data.

#2 Brazil – $7.26 Billion

Brazil is the second-largest destination for agricultural exports of Argentina in 2025, receiving $7.26 billion on 9.68 billion units of weight and 426.47 million units of quantity across 123,054 transactions, from yTrade customs data. As Argentina's Mercosur partner, Brazil's commercial relationship is characterised by high-frequency cross-border flows spanning wheat, dairy, fresh produce, and processed foods.

Brazil remains the primary buyer of Argentine wheat in the 2025/26 season, per UkrAgroConsult reporting. However, Brazilian importers may reduce purchases due to quality concerns, with the 2025/26 crop showing lower average protein content (around 9.5% in some regions). As stated by the Aduana News, bilateral Argentina-Brazil trade fell 19.8% year on year in January 2026, suggesting some near-term softening in Mercosur flows even as 2025 totals remained strong.

• Total export value: $7.26 billion, or 13.8% of the top 10 destinations.
• Transaction volume: 123,054 recorded shipments, reflecting high-frequency bilateral trade.
• Main agricultural exports: Wheat (HS 1001), alongside dairy, processed foods, and fresh produce.
• 2025/26 milestone: Bilateral trade declined 19.8% YoY in January 2026 per Aduana News.

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#3 Vietnam – $3.70 Billion

Vietnam is the third-largest destination for Argentina agricultural export in 2025, receiving $3.70 billion on 8.18 billion units of weight and 113.91 million units of quantity across 5,609 transactions, based on yTrade customs data. The low transaction frequency (5,609) combined with high value and weight indicates large-scale bulk commodity flows, primarily corn and soybean products destined for Vietnam's expanding livestock feed industry.

Vietnam's position as Argentina's third-largest agricultural buyer reflects the Southeast Asian country's growing demand for feed grains and oilseed meal. From Agriculture.com reporting, Argentine grain exports jumped in 2025 as a strong harvest met global supply turmoil, with Asian buyers — including Vietnam — diversifying grain sourcing amid Middle East shipping disruptions and Black Sea volatility. Infodash confirmed in 2025 reporting that Argentina's agricultural sector benefited from rising demand in Asian feed and protein markets.

• Total value: $3.70 billion, or 7.0% of the top 10 destinations.
• Main agricultural exports: Corn (HS 1005) and soybean products for livestock feed.
• Transaction volume: 5,609 shipments, indicating bulk commodity trade.
• Market driver: Vietnam's expanding feed and protein industries diversifying grain sourcing amid global supply volatility.

Also check: Argentina biggest exports overview in 2025

Key Argentina Agricultural Export Products 2025: What Agricultural Products Does Argentina Export?

Argentina agricultural exports are led by maize (HS 1005) at $29.03 billion, wheat (HS 1001) at $14.93 billion, and soybeans (HS 1201) at $14.01 billion, which together contributed $57.97 billion, or 71.5% of the top 10 HS value in 2025, according to yTrade customs data. The full agricultural export basket spans grains, oilseeds, meat, fisheries, dairy, and fresh produce.

• Maize/corn (HS 1005) – $29.03 billion: Bulk feed and industrial corn for Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African livestock sectors.
• Wheat and meslin (HS 1001) – $14.93 billion: Milling wheat for Brazil, regional Latin American buyers, and newly reopened China corridors.
• Soybeans (HS 1201) – $14.01 billion: Whole soybeans destined mainly for Chinese crushers and global oilseed processors.
• Frozen bovine meat (HS 0202) – $8.28 billion: Frozen boneless cuts led by China demand, with secondary flows to EU, Israel, and the US.
• Fresh/chilled bovine meat (HS 0201) – $4.44 billion: Premium Hilton quota cuts for EU and Israeli high-end foodservice.
• Groundnuts (HS 1202) – $2.89 billion: Confectionery-grade peanuts, in-shell and shelled, for European snack industries.
• Frozen shrimps and prawns (HS 0306) – $2.85 billion: Patagonian wild-caught shrimp for Asian and European seafood markets.
• Frozen molluscs, cuttlefish, squid (HS 0307) – $2.49 billion: Patagonian squid for Asian, European, and Mediterranean markets.
• Concentrated milk and cream powder (HS 0402) – $1.30 billion: Dairy powder for Latin American, North African, and Middle Eastern food manufacturers.
• Fresh apples and pears (HS 0808) – $830.46 million: Patagonian fresh fruit for European, Latin American, and Russian retail buyers.

Rank	HS4	Product	Value (raw)	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency
1	1005	Maize (corn), other than seed	29,026,889,510.05	29.03B	69.06B	682.64M	17,093
2	1001	Wheat and meslin (non-seed)	14,926,701,411.90	14.93B	28.65B	2.09B	5,248
3	1201	Soya beans	14,006,887,452.61	14.01B	16.29B	1.10B	3,986
4	0202	Bovine meat, frozen	8,283,438,825.74	8.28B	1.49B	1.88B	503,870
5	0201	Bovine meat, fresh or chilled	4,435,573,491.02	4.44B	202.30M	387.88M	195,826
6	1202	Ground-nuts	2,888,164,789.92	2.89B	991.05M	10.36M	35,587
7	0306	Crustaceans, frozen	2,845,168,240.80	2.85B	365.91M	410.83M	15,653
8	0307	Molluscs (cuttle fish, squid), frozen	2,489,125,464.39	2.49B	826.21M	928.10M	6,737
9	0402	Dairy, milk & cream powder	1,299,830,574.93	1.30B	167.06M	111.31M	4,184
10	0808	Fruit (apples & pears), fresh	830,455,900.41	830.46M	946.50M	67.12M	72,366

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#1 Argentina Agriculture Export - Corn: US$29 billion

Maize or corn is Argentina's single largest agricultural export in 2025, generating $29.03 billion in shipment value on 69.06 billion units of weight and 682.64 million units of quantity, from yTrade customs data. This makes corn the country's top agri-commodity, ahead of wheat and soybeans by a meaningful margin.

Per UkrAgroConsult's April 2026 reporting, the 2025/26 Argentine corn crop is forecast at 58 million tonnes with exports expected to reach 40 million tonnes. Per Hanseatica, the 2026 corn campaign is on track to deliver record exports, suggesting HS 1005 flows will remain at or above 2025 levels into 2026.

Based on yTrade customs records, the top 5 Argentine exporters of HS 1005 in 2025 collectively shipped roughly $11.35 billion, or approximately 39.1% of total corn export value:

• Cargill Sociedad Anonima: $3.71 billion (8.58 billion weight units, 153.51M quantity, 1,060 transactions)
• Alfred C Toepfer International Argentina S.R.L: $2.53 billion (5.92B weight, 12.31M quantity, 840 transactions)
• Nidera Sociedad Anonima: $1.96 billion (3.82B weight, 9.79M quantity, 920 transactions)
• LDC Argentina S.A: $1.58 billion (3.00B weight, 7.82M quantity, 517 transactions)
• Bunge Argentina S.A: $1.57 billion (3.72B weight, 7.58M quantity, 484 transactions)

Cargill alone accounted for roughly 12.8% of total corn export value, confirming the multinational's central role in Argentine grain trade.

Rank	Exporter	Value (raw)	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency
1	CARGILL SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	3,707,906,805.36	3.71B	8.58B	153.51M	1,060
2	ALFRED C TOEPFER INTL ARGENTINA SRL	2,528,526,970.63	2.53B	5.92B	12.31M	840
3	NIDERA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	1,958,947,530.72	1.96B	3.82B	9.79M	920
4	LDC ARGENTINA S.A	1,583,094,917.43	1.58B	3.00B	7.82M	517
5	BUNGE ARGENTINA S.A	1,568,923,943.21	1.57B	3.72B	7.58M	484

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#2 Argentina Agriculture Export - Wheat: US$7.3 billion

Wheat and meslin generated $14.93 billion in agricultural exports of Argentina value in 2025 on 28.65 billion units of weight and 2.09 billion units of quantity, according to yTrade customs data. The 2025/26 wheat crop is projected at 27.1 million tonnes, 20% above the previous record, with total exports estimated at 17.5 million tonnes including flour in grain equivalent, per UkrAgroConsult.

Based on yTrade customs records, the top 5 Argentine exporters of HS 1001 in 2025 collectively shipped approximately $6.90 billion, or roughly 46.2% of total wheat export value:

• Cargill Sociedad Anonima: $1.70 billion (3.55B weight, 432.52M quantity, 611 transactions)
• Aceitera General Deheza S.A: $1.49 billion (457.95M weight, 1.01M quantity, 82 transactions)
• LDC Argentina S.A: $1.42 billion (2.37B weight, 37.95M quantity, 406 transactions)
• Alfred C Toepfer International Argentina S.R.L: $1.17 billion (2.48B weight, 5.09M quantity, 394 transactions)
• Bunge Argentina S.A: $1.12 billion (2.35B weight, 4.97M quantity, 302 transactions)

Exporter	Value (raw)	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency
CARGILL SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	1,702,554,884.93	1.70B	3.55B	432.52M	611
ACEITERA GENERAL DEHEZA S.A	1,490,644,519.92	1.49B	457.95M	1.01M	82
LDC ARGENTINA S.A	1,416,851,409.98	1.42B	2.37B	37.95M	406
ALFRED C TOEPFER INTL ARGENTINA SRL	1,167,181,943.57	1.17B	2.48B	5.09M	394
BUNGE ARGENTINA S.A	1,119,792,451.51	1.12B	2.35B	4.97M	302

#3 Argentina Agriculture Export - Wheat: US$7.3 billion

Soybeans (HS 1201) generated $14.01 billion in Argentine agricultural export value in 2025 on 16.29 billion units of weight and 1.10 billion units of quantity, from yTrade data. Soybeans remain structurally linked to China's crushing industry, with Argentine beans primarily destined for Chinese processors. Per UkrAgroConsult, soybean production in 2025/26 is projected at 47.5 million tonnes with crushing at 43 million tonnes.

The Cancilleria's 2025 trade exchange report specifically highlighted soybean exports as one of the largest commodity drivers of the year, with export value rising approximately $2.9 billion. Quantities exported rose 168.5% for whole beans and 6.4% for crude soybean oil, confirming a strong volume-led surge.

Based on yTrade customs records, the top 5 Argentine exporters of HS 1201 in 2025 collectively shipped roughly $9.54 billion, or approximately 68.1% of total soybean export value:

• Cargill Sociedad Anonima: $2.94 billion (3.43B weight, 583.20M quantity, 398 transactions)
• LDC Argentina S.A: $1.98 billion (2.21B weight, 32.63M quantity, 240 transactions)
• Nidera Sociedad Anonima: $1.79 billion (2.00B weight, 4.60M quantity, 419 transactions)
• Alfred C Toepfer International Argentina S.R.L: $1.64 billion (1.87B weight, 4.22M quantity, 268 transactions)
• Bunge Argentina S.A: $1.19 billion (1.32B weight, 3.03M quantity, 160 transactions)

Exporter	Value (raw)	Value	Weight	Quantity	Frequency
CARGILL SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	2,939,796,408.88	2.94B	3.43B	583.20M	398
LDC ARGENTINA S.A	1,977,840,338.15	1.98B	2.21B	32.63M	240
NIDERA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	1,787,967,326.19	1.79B	2.00B	4.60M	419
ALFRED C TOEPFER INTL ARGENTINA SRL	1,635,647,313.66	1.64B	1.87B	4.22M	268
BUNGE ARGENTINA S.A	1,191,145,730.72	1.19B	1.32B	3.03M	160

The 68.1% concentration among the top 5 soybean exporters is the highest of the three headline grain categories, reflecting soybean trade's capital-intensive structure.

Argentina Agricultural Export Market Performance In 2025-2026

The Argentina agricultural export market posted record-level performance in 2025 and is entering 2026 with strong structural momentum. According to the Argentine Foreign Ministry, total Argentine exports reached $87.1 billion in 2025, a 9.3% year-on-year increase driven by a 10.0% rise in exported quantities that more than offset a 0.6% decrease in prices. The trade surplus stood at $11.3 billion for the full year.

As reported by UkrAgroConsult in April 2026, the 2025/26 season is historic for Argentina's grain sector:

• Wheat production is expected at 27.1 million tonnes (+20% over the previous record)
• Corn at 58 million tonnes with 40 million tonnes destined for export
• Soybeans at 47.5 million tonnes with 43 million tonnes crushed
• Sunflower at 5.3 million tonnes.

Based on TV BRICS reporting, Argentina posted record wheat exports in 2025, reinforcing the country's position in global agricultural supply chains. In fact, Argentine grain exports surged on the back of a record harvest combined with global market volatility, with buyers diversifying sourcing amid shipping disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz and other trade chokepoints.

The policy environment has been an active tailwind. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the Argentine government further reduced export taxes on agricultural commodities during 2025, improving competitiveness for soybean, wheat, and corn exporters.

UkrAgroConsult specifically noted that wheat and barley export duties were cut from 9.5% to 7.5%, directly supporting the volume surge recorded in yTrade's 2025 dataset.

Looking into 2026, the 2026 Argentine corn campaign is on track to deliver record exports, reinforcing the grain complex's role in agricultural exports Argentina flows. Aduana News reported that Argentina opened 2026 with a $1.987 billion trade surplus and rising exports in January alone, signalling sustained momentum. Euro Meat News also projects Argentine meat exports to reach record highs in 2026, adding to the agricultural export story.

As stated by the Argentine Agricultural Ministry's official export catalogue (MAGyP, 2025), Argentina is positioned as a global supplier across grains, oilseeds, meat, dairy, fisheries, fresh produce, and specialty foods.

Conclusion

Argentina agricultural export closed 2025 as one of the country's strongest performances on record, with the top 10 HS categories generating $81.05 billion and the top 10 destinations absorbing $52.64 billion, from yTrade customs data. Growth was anchored by a historic 2025/26 harvest, reduced export taxes under the Milei government, and the reopening of the China wheat corridor, with corn ($29.03 billion), wheat ($14.93 billion), and soybeans ($14.01 billion) leading the basket and China absorbing 43.7% of top 10 destination value. Momentum is set to extend into 2026 with record corn exports and rising meat shipments projected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the major crops and exports in Argentina?

A: Argentina's major crops are corn, wheat, soybeans, and sunflower, with 2025/26 production projected at 58 million tonnes of corn, 27.1 million tonnes of wheat (+20% over the previous record), 47.5 million tonnes of soybeans, and 5.3 million tonnes of sunflower, per UkrAgroConsult. These crops anchor the top agricultural exports of Argentina, led by corn (HS 1005) at $29.03 billion, wheat (HS 1001) at $14.93 billion, and soybeans (HS 1201) at $14.01 billion in 2025 shipment value, according to yTrade customs data.

Q: What agricultural products does Argentina export?

A: Argentina exports corn, wheat, soybeans, frozen and fresh bovine meat, groundnuts, frozen shrimps and prawns, molluscs and squid, concentrated milk and cream powder, and fresh apples and pears. The top 10 agricultural HS categories generated $81.05 billion in 2025 shipment value, spanning grains, oilseeds, meat, fisheries, dairy, and fresh produce, from yTrade customs data.

Q: What is Argentina's greatest export?

A: Argentina's greatest agricultural export in 2025 is maize or corn (HS 1005) at $29.03 billion in shipment value, or approximately 35.8% of the top 10 HS categories, from yTrade data. Corn is followed by wheat at $14.93 billion and soybeans at $14.01 billion, with the top 3 together accounting for $57.97 billion, or 71.5% of the top 10 agricultural export value.

Q: Is agriculture big in Argentina?

A: Yes, agriculture is a core pillar of Argentina's economy. Total Argentine exports reached $87.1 billion in 2025, per the Argentine Foreign Ministry, with agricultural commodities accounting for the majority of flows. The 2025/26 season is described by UkrAgroConsult as historic for the grain sector, supported by reduced export taxes under the Milei government, record wheat and corn harvests, and the reopening of the Argentina-China wheat corridor after nearly 30 years, based on yTrade trade data and external reporting.