Records in grinding and currency boost the agro-export semester

The Argentine agricultural sector experienced a dynamic semester, marked by historical records in processing and foreign exchange income, according to data provided by the agro-industrial monitor of the Chamber of the Oil Industry of the Argentine Republic (CIARA CEC). In June, the processing of sunflower seeds reached a record for that month, with 489 thousand tons, representing a 4.5% increase over May. Additionally, the accumulated amount for the first semester climbed to 2.235 million tons, driven by higher local production and firm international demand for oils. On the other hand, foreign exchange income in July also marked a monthly record, with US$4.102 billion, a 10% increase from June (US$3.706 billion). Between January and July, the agricultural sector generated US$19.521 billion, a 43% increase over the same period in 2024, becoming the third highest record for that period. Processing and installed capacity The oil industry also showed signs of expansion. Soybean ...