Global Scans · Argentina · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Argentina domestic activity will be held back by rising inflation and the impact of numerous policy-induced economic distortions.

• [New] Despite the ongoing challenges, for New Zealand businesses, especially exporters focused on agriculture, energy and mining, and digital services, Argentina offers more opportunities than it has in decades and is worth some attention. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• [New] As Argentina seeks to accumulate greater foreign reserves and build credibility, exchange rate policy will remain closely watched by external creditors, foreign trade operators, and financial markets as an indicator of continuity of the broader economic reforms and political stability. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• [New] For New Zealand businesses, opportunities lie in Argentina's agriculture sector, as well as in supporting the energy and mining industries that are gaining momentum through macroeconomic stability and structural reforms. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• [New] In 2026, as US EV production ramps up, demand for IRA-compliant lithium will surge, and Argentina is positioned as a key supplier, especially given its low-cost brine extraction. Energy Solutions Intelligence
• [New] By 2026, Argentina will likely emerge as a swing supplier, able to divert shipments between Asian and Western markets based on price differentials. Energy Solutions Intelligence
• [New] Another project expected to reshape the scale of Argentina's lithium industry is Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes in Salta, being developed by Ganfeng Lithium LATAM, through its subsidiary Lithea Inc., together with Lithium Argentina. Panorama Minero
• [New] In 2029, the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project, jointly developed by Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium, is expected to begin production. Panorama Minero
• [New] Argentina's long-term potential is further supported by 27 advanced exploration projects, including Arizaro Sur, Cangrejillos, Centenario, Doncellas, Gallego and Incahuasi, along with numerous other developments located primarily in the provinces of Salta, Catamarca and Jujuy. Panorama Minero
• [New] LAMEA (Latin America, Middle East, and Africa): LAMEA presents opportunities for lithium mining growth due to its abundance of lithium-rich resources, particularly in countries like Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: Lithium reserves are concentrated in a few countries, including Chile, Australia, and Argentina. Custom Market Insights
• [New] Argentina's energy surplus could reach USD 13.6 billion in 2026, nearly double last year's figure. 24EcoNews
• [New] As the ecosystem evolves, one of the key challenges will be connecting Argentina's entrepreneurial talent with broader pools of capital, international markets, and commercialization pathways. AgFunderNews
• [New] Last week, the Rosario Grains Exchange announced that Argentina's 2025/2026 maize harvest is expected to reach a record 67.0 Mt due to higher area data, up from its previous estimate of 62.0 Mt and 50.0 Mt in the 2024/2025 season. Agriland
• [New] Other Latin American countries such as Argentina, Chile, and Peru are expected to show healthy growth during the forecast period. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Indonesia plans to centralize palm oil exports, while Argentina has reduced wheat export taxes. Food Security Portal
• Another important factor is that Argentina is located in a region with relatively low levels of geopolitical conflict, has projects that generally advance with a strong emphasis on social licence, and offers a regulatory framework designed to encourage mining investment. Panorama Minero
• For Argentina and the United States, a relatively stable trend through 2035 is expected, potentially influenced by the emergence of new strong competitors. Nature
• The global commodity cycle will define the price range and profitability for Argentina's key exports over the medium term. Ainvest
• The cooler, drier conditions are opportune for concluding an exceptionally strong harvest for Argentina's 2025/26 MY soybean crop, with minimal remaining risk. CropGPT
• Between Brazil and Argentina, they produced twice as many soybeans as the United States and if El Nino manifests itself in a big way, there could be some real price fireworks. Grain Farmers of Ontario
• More supply was rising outside OPEC and American shale: Brazil's offshore fields, Guyana's expanding projects and Argentina's Vaca Muerta were expected to provide roughly half of the projected 800,000-barrel-a-day increase in global crude production in 2026. www.feedlotmagazine.com
• Argentina is a key supplier the Rosario Board of Trade projected a record grain harvest of 158 million tonnes in 2025/26. The Rio Times

Last updated: 03 September 2026