Top Argentina Exports 2023 Q1: Commodity Dominance

Argentina's top export product in Q1 2023 was dominated by agricultural commodities, with cereals and vehicles playing key roles. Discover the top export destinations and trends with yTrade.

Argentina Export Portfolio Overview in 2023 Q1

  • Exports heavily concentrated in two sectors: a dominant, unspecified HS 99 category (36.85%, $5.86B) and Cereals (12.82%, $2.04B).
  • Concentration risk is high, with the top two sectors accounting for nearly 50% of total export value.
  • This structure reinforces Argentina's economic identity as a commodity-driven supplier, vulnerable to global price swings in primary goods.

Table: Argentina Top Export Product in 2023 Q1 (Source: yTrade)

HS CodeDescriptionValuePercent
99Description not available5.86B36.85%
10Cereals2.04B12.82%
87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and...1.18B7.42%
27Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distill...1.16B7.32%
23Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared ani...1.04B6.56%
15Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage prod...982.87M6.18%
02Meat and edible meat offal747.01M4.70%
03Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic inverteb...385.82M2.43%
71Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious sto...297.92M1.87%
12Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, se...286.37M1.80%

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Key Driver: Unspecified HS 99 Category

  • The specific 4-digit product driving this sector is unavailable, preventing granular analysis.
  • Without a description, the product type (raw, intermediate, or finished) cannot be determined.
  • This sector's dominance suggests a large, consolidated export flow, possibly related to government or special trade regimes, rather than a traditional commodity.

Table: HS Code 10 Detailed Breakdown

HS CodeValuePercent
10051.29B63.13%
1003414.50M20.34%
1001256.92M12.61%
100739.63M1.94%
100637.59M1.84%
10082.67M0.13%

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Key Driver: Cereals

  • The sector is driven by Maize (Corn), HS 1005, constituting 63.13% ($1.29B) of cereal exports.
  • This is a raw agricultural commodity, highlighting Argentina's role as a global breadbasket, leveraging its vast fertile plains (Pampas) and efficient agro-industrial capacity.
  • It acts as a counterweight to the opaque HS 99 sector, providing a transparent, market-driven pillar, but still ties the economy to volatile agricultural cycles and weather.

Table: HS Code 87 Detailed Breakdown

HS CodeValuePercent
8704847.14M71.83%
8703246.22M20.88%
870884.53M7.17%
87161.45M0.12%
87143.60K0.00%

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Key Driver: Vehicles

  • The sector is driven by Motor vehicles for the transport of goods (Trucks), HS 8704, at 71.83% ($847.14M).
  • This represents a finished industrial good, indicating a mature automotive manufacturing base, likely integrated into regional supply chains (e.g., Mercosur).
  • Its role is that of a stable legacy industry, providing value-added exports and some diversification, though still secondary to primary commodities.

Table: HS Code 27 Detailed Breakdown

HS CodeValuePercent
2709472.06M40.59%
2711453.25M38.97%
2710237.77M20.44%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argentina's largest export commodity in 2023 Q1?

The largest export category is Cereals (HS 10), valued at $2.04B. This sector is primarily driven by exports of Maize (Corn) (HS 1005), which alone accounts for $1.29B (63.13%) of the total cereal exports.

Which specific Cereals products does Argentina export most in 2023 Q1?

Within the Cereals sector, the top exports are Maize (Corn) (HS 1005) at $1.29B, Barley (HS 1003) at $414.50M, and Wheat (HS 1001) at $256.92M, which together account for 96.08% of the total cereal exports.

Does Argentina export Vehicles in 2023 Q1?

Yes, Vehicles (HS 87) are Argentina’s second-largest export sector, valued at $1.18B. The primary driver is Motor vehicles for goods transport (HS 8704), contributing $847.14M (71.83%) of the total vehicle exports.

What are the main industries driving Argentina's economy?

Argentina’s economy is heavily reliant on its top three industries: Cereals (HS 10, $2.04B), Vehicles (HS 87, $1.18B), and Mineral Fuels (HS 27, $1.16B). Together, these sectors account for 27.56% of total exports, indicating a moderately concentrated export structure.

How to find Argentina Cereals suppliers?

You can access a list of active Cereals (HS 10) suppliers and exporters using the yTrade database, which provides detailed shipment records and company contacts for verified suppliers.

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