Argentina opens new wheat export route to China

Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries described the delivery as a milestone in bilateral trade relations. China’s Ambassador to Argentina, Wang Wei, said the shipment signaled “the opening of a new chapter” in agricultural cooperation and highlighted opportunities for further economic collaboration. According to Emilce Terre of the Rosario Board of Trade, the shipment is only the beginning of a potentially growing trade flow. By the end of 2025, four vessels carrying nearly 160,000 tonnes of Argentine wheat had already been recorded heading to China, indicating strong early momentum. Analysts note that China’s efforts to diversify grain suppliers and Argentina’s search for new export markets are key drivers behind the renewed trade. Argentina’s wheat production has expanded significantly over recent decades, reaching nearly 30 million tonnes in strong harvest years, giving the country capacity to increase exports without threatening domestic supply. Seasonal ...