Business Support for Agribusiness Companies in Argentina

Analysis of the Size and Share of the Argentine Agricultural Market: Growth Trends and Forecast (2026–2031)

The following figures are drawn from third-party market research (Mordor Intelligence) as referenced in SyCA's published materials, and should be treated as market estimates, not guarantees.

The size of the Argentine agricultural market is anticipated to grow from USD 27.2 billion in 2025 to USD 28.4 billion in 2026, and is forecast to reach USD 35.4 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during 2026–2031. Grain yields are recovering after the 2022–2023 La Niña drought, though the pace remains measured as peso inflation continues to raise fertilizer and fuel costs. Export tax reductions and a managed float of the peso modestly bolster farm margins. Competitive dynamics remain moderate, with a handful of global traders accounting for a significant share of Argentina's agricultural market revenue, balanced by a vibrant cooperative sector and local biotechnology companies.

Growing global demand for soybean and corn exports

China's livestock industry remains dependent on soybean meal, solidifying Argentina's position as a leading exporter — accounting for an estimated 35% to 42% of global soybean meal shipments (source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service). Argentine traders have also redirected exports toward markets such as Vietnam, Egypt and Algeria to offset variability in Chinese demand, leveraging Argentina's leading crushing capacity for soybean oil and meal.

Tax incentives for precision agriculture

Recent reforms reduced import tariffs on high-tech machinery and lowered grain export taxes, reducing the cost of GNSS-guided seeders and yield-monitoring harvesters in the Pampas and Mesopotamia regions. Multilateral financing — including a World Bank climate-smart agri-food systems project and an Inter-American Development Bank loan — supports credit for modern, climate-resilient machinery. Trials by Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) show GNSS guidance can meaningfully reduce seed overlap and input costs, while variable-rate nitrogen application can increase yields in key growing regions.

Regenerative grazing and crop rotation

Rotational grazing techniques are increasing annual cropping intensity and reducing nitrogen use, while improving subsequent soybean yields. Interest in cover crops that fix nitrogen and disrupt pest cycles has grown since the 2022–2023 drought exposed the risks of continuous soybean cultivation, and industry associations have trained thousands of producers in regenerative methods.

By crop type

Cereals and grains anchor export revenues, accounting for an estimated 43% of Argentina's agricultural market share in 2025, led by corn and wheat. Fruit is among the fastest-growing segments, driven by lemons from Tucumán — a major share of the global fresh lemon trade — and blueberries from Entre Ríos. Oilseeds and pulses remain significant, with strong demand for soybean meal in Southeast Asia, while vegetables largely serve domestic demand.

Sources

For up-to-date official data on Argentina's agribusiness sector, consult these primary sources directly:

• INDEC — Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos
• Ministerio de Economía de la Nación
• World Bank — Argentina
• Mordor Intelligence — Argentina Agriculture Market