Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) below expectations ($662M) in February: Actual ($227M)

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The result was lower than expected by independent analysts, but marks the fifteenth consecutive monthly trade surplus

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At the beginning of this 2025, Argentina’s trade balance showed a lower surplus than the market expected. On Wednesday, the February number was known, leaving a positive balance of US$227 million, so the accumulated surplus in the first two-month period of the year was increased to US$389 million.The February balance is considerably lower than US$1.409 million a year ago.This is explained by a 10% annual export growth (to US$6.092 million) and a…

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Purchases abroad recorded a sub-higher annual increase since July 2022. It was largely due to the low comparison base.