Our Scans · Argentina · Weekly Summary

• By 2030, countries in the Paraguay-Parana river basin will supply 40% of the world's grain, along with natural gas from Vaca Muerta shale, as well as lithium and copper from northwestern Argentina. Americas Quarterly
• South America remained a region of interest, with Brazil (20.14%) and Argentina (23.24%) experiencing spikes in mobile-specific threats. gurufocus
• Argentina's signing of open skies agreements with a number of countries is positive and will enhance connectivity and competition for the benefit of airlines and passengers. TravelDailyNews International
• Argentina must navigate potential pitfalls, including: Inflation Control: Managing inflation will be critical to ensuring that growth is sustainable and does not erode consumer purchasing power. County Local News
• Argentina experienced the most significant rise (128.88 km3), while 58 countries were projected to use less water due to improved irrigation efficiency and declining populations, with India experiencing the largest reduction (208.63 km3). Nature
• Global trade is projected to increase in 2025/26 led by larger projected exports in four major markets: Russia, European Union, Australia and Argentina. American AgCredit
• Argentina's production is forecast at 48.5 million tons, a decline of 0.5 million, as acreage shifts from soybeans to corn. American AgCredit
• Global production is forecast to increase to 1.265 billion metric tons, driven by increased production in the U.S., Ukraine and Argentina. American AgCredit
• Wheat production in 2025-2026 is estimated at 142.0 mmt in China; 136.0 mmt in the European Union; 83.0 mmt in Russia; 23.0 mmt in Ukraine; 36.0 mmt in Canada; 31.0 mmt in Australia; and 20.0 mmt in Argentina. DTN Progressive Farmer
• Global production is forecast at 426.82 mmt, with Brazil's crop forecast at 175 mmt and Argentina's at 48.5 mmt. DTN Progressive Farmer
• Exports from the major soybean-producing countries in South America (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) are expected to increase by 8.5 million tonnes, more than offsetting lower exports from the United States. UkrAgroConsult
• Production for Brazil was expected to be 175 million tonnes, as well as 48.5 million for Argentina. Grainews
• By 2070, water use exceeded 2020 levels in 118 countries, notably increasing in Brazil, Argentina, Niger, Nigeria, and Uruguay. Nature
• Australia, Chile, and Argentina continue to lead lithium extraction, while the U.S. and Europe are working to strengthen domestic production to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities. Carbon Credits
• Global wheat supplies are projected up by 5.4 million tons to nearly 1.067 billion, mainly on increased beginning stocks for Turkey and higher production for Australia, Argentina and Ukraine. AgriNews
• Argentina's Buenos Aires grains exchange on Thursday edged up its forecast for the 2024/25 soybean harvest to 50 million metric tons, up from a prior forecast of 48.6 million tons, saying yields are proving better than previously expected. TradingView
• A small food processing business in Argentina might engage a PES provider to design more efficient packaging for its products or to optimize its production line for better output. Actual Market Research
• The upstream partners in Southern Energy will supply the natural gas for the FLNG project, enabling Harbour's natural gas resource in Argentina to access global natural gas markets and international prices. Offshore Engineer Magazine
• Argentina is a large producer of lithium and energy, as well as grains - but they have also become a close trade partner with China, which could be why they are listed by the US Trade Representative as a country of interest. Metro
• If Argentina imposes a high tariff on soybean imports, it might encourage domestic production of soybeans, even though it's more efficient at producing beef. FasterCapital
• Oilseed sales have reached 24% of the projected 2024/25 harvest of 49 million metric tons in Argentina, the world's largest exporter of soybean oil and soybean meal. UkrAgroConsult
• Cordonnier now forecasts Argentina's soybean production at 50 million metric tons, with the country planting furiously after being sidelined by weeks of excessive rainfall. Morningstar, Inc.
• The LAMEA region is expected to experience the highest growth rate due to urbanization and rising disposable incomes in countries like Argentina and Nigeria. AntiTeck

Last updated: 17 June 2025