Argentina has reclaimed its position as the world's leading exporter of soybean meal, with a 46% increase in exports in the first half of 2024, as reported by the Rosario Stock Exchange. This recovery follows a significant drought in 2023 that had diminished its production capacity. However, the country faces long-term challenges to remain competitive against Brazil and the United States, especially in Southeast Asia, where demand for soybean meal is on the rise. Argentina's export growth is not enough to regain the lost ground and maintain market share, due to factors like underutilization of processing plant capacity and the concentrated industry location around Rosario.