en.Wedoany.com Reported - Argentine provinces such as San Juan, Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, and Santa Cruz saw a significant surge in exports during the first four months of this year, primarily driven by exports of gold, lithium, and other strategic minerals.
Data from Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) shows that in the first four months of 2026, Argentina's total exports reached US$30.82 billion, a year-on-year increase of 21.5%. Against this backdrop, the mining sector consolidated its position as one of the most dynamic industries, driving economic growth in several provinces in the north and Patagonia regions. The most outstanding performer was San Juan Province, whose exports from January to April reached US$961 million, a year-on-year increase of 37.1%, placing it among the top ten foreign exchange-earning provinces nationwide. Notably, exports of manufactured industrial products related to gold mining stood out. Jujuy Province was one of the provinces with the fastest relative growth in Argentina, with exports surging 86.1% to US$644 million, mainly driven by lithium exports. Salta Province also showed strong growth, with exports reaching US$557 million, a year-on-year increase of 61.9%. Catamarca Province saw its exports nearly double, leading the national percentage growth ranking, thanks to mining development and the growth of related industrial exports. In the Patagonia region, Santa Cruz Province's exports grew by 85.3% to US$1.484 billion, mainly related to metal mining. Driven by the development of the Vaca Muerta oil field, Neuquén Province also achieved significant growth of 62.7%.
Although the top-ranking provinces by export value remain predominantly non-mining, the report reflects the continuously increasing weight of mining and energy in Argentina's export structure. In mining provinces, the development of gold, copper, and lithium has been consolidated as one of the main economic drivers and sources of foreign exchange.
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