Argentina's trade surplus nears $16 billion, driven by energy exports and economic reforms.

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Argentina has achieved a trade surplus for the tenth consecutive month, primarily driven by energy exports and economic reforms.

In September, Argentina achieved a trade surplus of $1.28 billion, bringing the cumulative surplus since President Javier Milei took office to nearly $16 billion. This shift marks Argentina's transition from last year's trade deficit into a new phase of trade surplus. Analysts point out that the growth in exports of agriculture, mining, and hydrocarbons are significant factors driving the surplus.

As a major global exporter of soybeans and corn, Argentina's agricultural sector has shown signs of recovery since Milei took office. Additionally, the country has abundant shale oil and gas reserves and substantial lithium mines, with lithium serving as a crucial resource for battery production, bolstering strong performance in mineral exports. Growth in the energy sector has also been a key pillar for the surplus, as increased domestic energy production has helped reverse years of energy deficits.

According to Pablo Besmedrisnik, an economist at VDC consulting firm, Argentina's energy sector is expected to achieve a $4.2 billion to $5 billion surplus in 2024. This optimistic outlook is attributed to increased local hydrocarbon production and a decline in energy demand due to a slowdown in economic activity. With the continuous growth of global energy demand, Argentina's energy exports are set to support the growth of the nation's foreign exchange reserves and economic stability.

In the global macroeconomic environment, Argentina's economic reforms and trade performance have provided some buffer for the country, despite ongoing issues such as soaring inflation and economic recession domestically. However, the sustained increase in global demand for commodities, especially energy and agricultural products, may help Argentina maintain its trade surplus in the coming years, laying the foundation for economic recovery.

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