EU–Argentina: Investments Could Reach US$92 Billion and Exports Double by 2030 – Trade News | 03/04/26

The entry into force of the EU–Mercosur agreement on May 1 creates a strategic opportunity for Argentina, with projections that European investment could reach a stock of up to US$92 billion by 2030 and that exports to the bloc could nearly double, rising from US$8.499 billion in 2025 to around US$15.1 billion, driven by both growing European demand and increased market share. The European Union, already the country’s main foreign investor with US$75 billion (40% of total FDI) —with Spain as the second-largest investor— could double its annual investment flows to US$3.5–4 billion, generating an additional US$15–20 billion between 2026 and 2030, mainly aimed at building export capacity. The agreement provides an institutional framework that reduces risk and offers regulatory certainty for long-term investment decisions, although export growth will be concentrated in sectors with competitive advantages and tariff reductions —such as soy, beef, peanuts, vegetable oils, corn, and honey— along with manufacturing niches like auto parts and premium wines. However, capturing this opportunity will depend on companies’ ability to meet requirements such as traceability, rules of origin, certifications, and production adaptation, in a context where increasing market share in Europe requires immediate strategic decisions in investment, logistics, and positioning. Link to Article