Argentina achieved a major agricultural milestone during the 2024/25 marketing year, becoming the world's third-largest exporter of agricultural commodities with shipments totaling 97.5 million metric tons. Reported by the Rosario Board of Trade, the achievement places the country behind only Brazil and the United States and highlights the critical role agriculture continues to play in generating foreign currency and supporting economic recovery.

The strong performance was driven primarily by soybeans, corn and wheat, the three crops that remain the backbone of Argentina's agribusiness sector. Improved production volumes following previous weather-related setbacks also allowed the Greater Rosario port complex to regain its position as the world's leading grain export hub.

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According to official statistics, the oilseed and grain complex remains Argentina's most important export engine. Data from national authorities indicate that the sector accounted for approximately 38.9% of the country's total exports during 2025, reinforcing its strategic importance to economic growth, employment and foreign exchange generation.

One of the most significant developments highlighted in the report is the return of Greater Rosario as the leading agricultural export corridor worldwide.

The Santa Fe-based port system shipped 75.7 million tons of grains, vegetable oils and byproducts, surpassing the U.S. Customs District of New Orleans, which handled 74.8 million tons, and Brazil's Port of Santos, which exported approximately 60 million tons.

The recovery marks a dramatic turnaround from recent years when the historic drought of 2023 sharply reduced crop production and weakened Argentina's presence in global agricultural markets.

Today, the export corridor stretching from Timbúes to Arroyo Seco includes 30 port terminals, 18 of which specialize in agricultural products. The region also boasts crushing capacity exceeding 52 million tons annually, representing nearly 75% of Argentina's total oilseed processing capacity.

The country's export resurgence was largely fueled by stronger shipments of its three flagship crops.

In the soybean sector, Greater Rosario exported 40.9 million tons, making it the world's second-largest soybean export hub. Higher crop availability and favorable international market conditions supported the increase.

Corn exports also delivered remarkable results. With 22.8 million tons shipped, Rosario became the second-largest corn-exporting port complex globally. Notably, the volume exceeded total corn exports from Ukraine, one of the world's key players in the global grain market.

Meanwhile, wheat exports reached 8.8 million tons, positioning Rosario among the leading wheat export gateways worldwide and reinforcing the strategic relevance of Argentina's cereal production.

Beyond physical export volumes, the report underscores the agricultural sector's crucial contribution to economic stability.

Companies grouped under the country's major grain and oilseed export association reported foreign exchange inflows of US$2.677 billion in May, representing a monthly increase of 7%. While the figure remained below the level recorded during the same month a year earlier, agriculture continues to be Argentina's primary generator of export dollars.

Market performance remains influenced by several factors, including commodity prices, export taxes, weather conditions, input costs, logistics efficiency and producer marketing decisions.

Argentina's rise as the world's third-largest agricultural commodity exporter demonstrates the sector's resilience after years marked by severe climatic challenges.

The combination of stronger yields, world-class logistics infrastructure, extensive processing capacity and sustained international demand enabled the country to recover strategic positions within global agricultural trade.

With soybeans, corn and wheat continuing to anchor the value chain, and with Greater Rosario once again leading global grain shipments, Argentina's farm sector is proving its ability to generate foreign currency, strengthen regional economies and support national economic activity at a time when export competitiveness remains a key policy objective.