Imports totaled US $ 6,006 million, with an year -on -year rise of 38.7%, but with a decline compared to February.
In March 2025, the Argentine foreign trade He maintained his positive streak with a commercial surplus of u $ s323 million, According to the latest INDEC report. However, This result represents a strong fall compared to the same month of the previous year, when the surplus reached US $ 2,160 million.
The total exchange of goods added US $ 12,334 million, With a year -on -year rise of 14%driven by a notorious increase in imports.
Exports reached US $ 6,329 million, which implied a decreases from 2.5% compared to March 2024. This fall was explained by a 4.2% decrease in the amounts sold, partially compensated by a 1.8% increase in prices.
Primary products and fuels and energy were the most affected, with decreases of 16.1% and 13.5% respectively. In contrast, manufactures of industrial origin grew 13.1%, traced by higher prices, especially in precious stones and metals.
On the other hand, imports totaled U $ S6.006 million, With a rise interannual of 38.7%. The increase was driven by a 47.5% jump in the amounts, despite a 6% drop in prices.
The ones stood out Purchases of motor vehicles (107%more), capital goods (74.1%) and consumer goods (75.7%). The increase reflects a recovery of domestic demand and greater dynamism in sectors that depend on imported inputs.
Although The exchange terms index improved 8.3% compared to last year -What indicates that Argentina exported to better relative prices than those paid for importing-, the trade balance was affected by the imbalance in volumes.
The report shows that if the prices of the previous year had persisted, the country would have registered a deficit of USD 174 million. Thus, the current surplus is sustained more for favorable prices than due to a structural improvement of the exchange.
Source: Ambito
