Argentina Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Argentina's trade balance was $4.9B in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 70.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Argentina's trade balance stood at $4.9B in 2025, a decline of +$11.5B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.9B by 2025. Argentina ranked 47th globally.
Argentina's trade balance has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the value ranging from a low of 337.80 in 1960 to an all-time peak of 16,864,736,858.96 in 2009, and a trough of -17,049,937,664.18 in 2017. The country's trade balance has been improving in recent years, with the latest value standing at 4,891,583,827.47 in 2025. This places Argentina at the 47th position globally. In comparison, Turkmenistan's trade balance has been more stable, ranking 5th with a value of 5,503,421,461.57 in 2025. Argentina's trade balance has historically been influenced by its dependence on commodity exports, particularly agricultural products. A shift in global demand for these products or changes in trade policies could alter the trajectory of Argentina's trade balance in the future. A strengthening of its manufacturing sector could potentially lead to a more sustainable trade balance.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $2.5B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $4.9B | −$11.5B | #47 |
| 2024 | $16.4B | +$23.1B | #131 |
| 2023 | $-6.7B | −$12.9B | #30 |
| 2022 | $6.2B | −$8.6B | #142 |
| 2021 | $14.9B | +$3.3B | #154 |
| 2020 | $11.6B | −$2.8B | #153 |
| 2019 | $14.4B | +$24.3B | #152 |
| 2018 | $-9.9B | +$7.1B | #18 |
| 2017 | $-17.0B | −$11.3B | #12 |
| 2016 | $-5.8B | +$596.4M | #26 |
| 2015 | $-6.4B | −$8.5B | #22 |
| 2014 | $2.1B | +$2.7B | #140 |
| 2013 | $-549.7M | −$11.2B | #88 |
| 2012 | $10.6B | +$1.7B | #147 |
| 2011 | $9.0B | −$3.3B | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's trade balance was $4.9B in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 70.2% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's trade balance peaked at $16.9B in 2009.
The lowest trade balance in Argentina was $-17.0B in 2017.
Argentina ranks 47th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's trade balance is projected to reach $4.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Argentina's trade balance was approximately 4.89 billion ($4.9B) in 2025.
The trade balance of Argentina in 2025 was $4.9B. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_trade-balance,
title = {Argentina Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}