Wedoany.com Report on Feb 9th, Recently, a cargo ship carrying approximately 65,000 tons of Argentine wheat set sail for China. This marks the first large-scale commercial wheat shipment between the two countries since 1997, signifying the official opening of a potential new trade route. The shipment was loaded at the COFCO International terminal in Timbúes, Santa Fe Province, Argentina.

Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries described this delivery as a milestone in bilateral trade relations. Chinese Ambassador to Argentina, Wang Wei, stated that this shipment marks "a new chapter" in agricultural cooperation between the two countries and highlights opportunities for further economic collaboration.

According to the Rosario Board of Trade, this export is just the beginning of potentially growing trade. Data shows that by the end of 2025, four ships carrying nearly 160,000 tons of Argentine wheat had already set sail for China, indicating strong initial momentum for this trade. The resumption of Argentina's wheat exports is attributed to significant growth in its domestic production. In bumper harvest years, Argentina's wheat output can reach nearly 30 million tons, enabling it to expand exports while ensuring domestic supply.

Analysts point out that China's push to diversify its grain supply sources and Argentina's search for new export markets jointly facilitated the resumption of this trade. The difference in harvest seasons between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres also provides conditions for establishing more stable trade links, helping to balance procurement and supply throughout the year. Although soybeans and beef remain Argentina's main agricultural exports to China, wheat is expected to become another important pillar in bilateral agricultural trade. The success of this maiden voyage lays the foundation for further cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector.