Global Scans · Argentina · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Argentina domestic activity will be held back by rising inflation and the impact of numerous policy-induced economic distortions.

• [New] 2025 is a year of high expectations in Argentina: its GDP is expected to grow by 4.2%, after an estimated decline of 3% in 2024. Coface
• [New] Argentina Lithium will continue to lead environmental permitting, community engagement, hydrogeological work, metallurgical programs, site logistics, and integration of the DLE flowsheet into the overall engineering strategy for Rincon West. Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp.
• [New] The Cauchari-Olaroz lithium project demonstrates remarkable potential within Argentina's expanding battery materials sector, where lithium production in Cauchari-Olaroz represents a cornerstone of South American resource development. Discovery Alert
• [New] Canada and Argentina both raised production forecasts to record levels - Canada's wheat crop is projected at 40 million tons, while Argentina's reaches 24 million tons thanks to favorable growing conditions. Feed & Grain
• [New] Argentina will bar state-owned companies from other countries from participating in the bidding process for a maintenance concession for its Parana River. ADM Investor Services
• [New] The ripple effects will extend to international trade relations, as major importing nations, particularly China, will closely monitor U.S. supply and pricing, potentially adjusting their sourcing strategies from other global suppliers like Brazil and Argentina. FinancialContent
• [New] Countries like Chile and Argentina are actively working to become major net exporters, utilizing their exceptional wind and solar potential to produce some of the world's most affordable green hydrogen. Precedence Research
• [New] Continued growth from the Vaca Muerta is expected to drive Argentina's crude oil production to an average of 810,000 b/d in 2026. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] AI agents will continue to proliferate, thanks to efforts such as Argentina's Banco Ciudad, which launched a new AI Center of Excellence that delivered 10 agents in six months to improve customer service, workflow automation, and cross-team integration. Microsoft Industry Blogs
• [New] Latin America Resource Development: Argentina's lithium triangle positioning, Peru's copper and rare earth potential, and Mexico's strategic mineral reserves provide integration opportunities with North American supply chains. Discovery Alert
• [New] Countries like Argentina, Morocco, Chile, and Peru gain access to development finance coordination and technology transfer opportunities in exchange for compliance with environmental and social governance frameworks. Discovery Alert
• [New] Argentina will produce a record 24 million metric tons of wheat in 2025, a 9% increase from the prior estimate and a 30% year-over-year jump. Successful Farming
• [New] Early crop development conditions in Argentina and Brazil can generate forward volatility that creates trading opportunities in U.S. grain markets through arbitrage relationships. Discovery Alert
• [New] Reports of Shell walking away from the Argentina LNG project materially raises execution risk and delays entry of a new supply basin Japan might depend on in the 2030s. LNG Global
• [New] Given the geopolitical risks associated with China's dominance in mineral processing and refining, diversification into Argentina is both economically prudent and strategically significant. Global Taiwan Institute
• [New] Traditional lithium supply chains concentrate approximately 58% of global production within the South American Lithium Triangle (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile), creating vulnerability to regional political instability, water rights disputes, and export policy changes. Discovery Alert
• The Rosario Grain Exchange said yesterday it now expects Argentina's wheat production to reach a record 27.7 million metric tons, up from a previous outlook for 24.5 million tons. Successful Farming
• With the ramp-up of some projects, Argentina will become one of the world's leading successful lithium producers. FastMarkets
• Argentina's nuclear energy program, combined with significant uranium reserves, creates opportunities for both domestic energy production and international fuel supply. Discovery Alert
• Argentina will allow access for U.S. poultry and poultry products, within one year, and simplify red tape for U.S. exporters of beef, beef products, pork, and pork products. RFD-TV
• Soybean production in Argentina is forecast to be slightly lower at 48.5 million tonnes, as many farms have switched to corn and sunflower. UkrAgroConsult
• U.S. soybean exports are forecast at 1.64 billion bushels, down 50 million from the previous forecast due to lower supplies and higher exports by Brazil and Argentina. Successful Farming

Last updated: 01 January 2026