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

• [New] Key opportunities in Argentina's construction sector include growth propelled by increased building permits, transport infrastructure investments, and a focus on energy projects to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Energy exports generated a surplus for the first time in nearly two decades in 2024, and production is projected to reach 1 million barrels per day by 2027-2028. / Argentina The Rio Times
• [New] Argentina's lithium production is set to increase 340% between 2024-2035, compared to the 56% growth forecast for Chile. The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• [New] Seven major projects could produce 2 million tonnes of copper annually within ten years. / Argentina The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• [New] Argentina has long held world-class mining potential, but historically underexploited its mining potential. The Oregon Group - Investment Insights
• [New] Argentina's economic instability-marked by currency devaluation and inflation - introduces risks. Ainvest
• [New] Argentina's sunflower area is expected to rise by around 14% in 2026/27 to 3.3M ha, following strong gains in the previous two seasons and continuing a multi-year upward trend. Oils & Fats International
• [New] Argentina's near record sunflowerseed crop is expected to help boost global supplies, both via exports of sunflowerseed meal and oil, and exports of sunflowerseed to Black Sea crushers. Oils & Fats International
• [New] Argentina is expected to maintain its position as the world's largest exporter of soybean meal and soybean oil, thanks to one of the most advanced crushing industries in the world. UkrAgroConsult
• [New] Roughly 86% of domestic soybean production will be processed locally, sustaining Argentina's role as the top global exporter of soymeal and a major soy oil supplier. Commodity Board Europe is an independent commodity mark
• [New] Argentina's soybean area is broadly stable and structurally entrenched: 17.4 Mha are forecast for 2026/27, with only marginal scope for expansion given that most arable land is already cropped and remaining land is lower potential or logistically constrained. Commodity Board Europe is an independent commodity mark
• [New] Argentina has a unique window of opportunity with its vast deposits of the minerals essential to the energy transition. The Guardian
• [New] Corn struggled with wheat, as the Argentina corn crop could be a record. Successful Farming
• [New] Soybean production in Argentina is expected to nudge up to 49 million tonnes in 2026-27. MarketsFarm
• [New] The construction industry in Argentina is expected to expand by 5.5% in real terms in 2026, supported by an increase in building permits issued, coupled with investments in the transport infrastructure projects. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The total investment is expected to exceed USD 25 billion. / Argentina economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] The growth of the mining industry is expected to be the primary avenue through which AI will contribute to bolstering growth in Argentina in the next few years, especially in response to the increasing demand for copper and critical metals such as lithium. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] Lithium producer Orocobre plans to partner with junior Advantage Lithium on its Cauchari lithium project in northwestern Argentina's Jujuy province. The Northern Miner
• [New] The Central Bank of Argentina estimates that mining exports could triple by 2030, while Economy Minister Luis Caputo projects US$ 165 billion in exports by 2035. Discovery Alert
• [New] The Chile-Argentina mining integration project offers potential for significant capital inflows and export growth, but its success will depend on digital infrastructure progress and cross-border regulatory cooperation. Ainvest
• [New] Lionel Messi's potential participation in the 2026 World Cup could be the key to cementing Argentina's legacy as one of the greatest national teams in football history. WordPress site
• [New] Argentina requires substantial investment in transportation networks, port facilities, and specialised processing equipment to support tripled production volumes by 2030. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 23 April 2026