Argentina: Exporter Guide

Argentine imports of consumer-oriented food and beverages in 2023 are projected to remain flat at 2022 levels, due to continuing economic uncertainty, currency controls, weak consumer spending, and the expectation of high inflation. Since October 2022, many food and beverage products are no longer being automatically granted import licenses. Import licenses are being granted in a discretionary manner as the Argentine government seeks to manage trade. FAS Buenos Aires recommends working closely with experienced local importers and brokers. However, there are still opportunities for products that are not produced in sufficient quantity locally, such as food ingredients, plant-based products, pork products, seafood products, health-themed, and craft or specialty products oriented at high-income consumers.