Argentina likely to extend trade surplus streak with strong January performance
Analysts expect Argentina to report a $900 million trade surplus for January. This marks 26 months of positive balances driven by growing grain shipments.
A Reuters poll of 11 local and foreign analysts released on February 18, 2026, indicates that Argentina
AR likely registered a $900 million trade surplus in January 2026. This result signals the continuation of a favorable trade balance trend at the start of 2026 and reflects recent policy-linked changes in trade flows. The forecast follows a $1.89 billion surplus recorded in December and an $11.29 billion surplus for the full year of 2025.











