Buenos Aires, February 2 (NA) — Companies in Argentina's oilseed and grain complex liquidated USD 1.850 billion during January 2026, representing an 82% increase compared to the same period last year, reported the Argentine Chamber of the Oil Industry (CIARA) and the Grain Exporters Center (CEC). According to the official statement, the strong influx of foreign currency was driven by increased shipments of wheat and barley, along with the continuity of corn exports and industrialized soybean products, the main sectors. The entities highlighted that the monthly inflow of foreign currency is key to sustaining the purchase of grains from producers at the best possible price and clarified that liquidation is directly linked to export operations that are typically anticipated 30 to 90 days in advance, depending on the type of product, so there are no delays in the process. CIARA and CEC also emphasized that statistical comparisons between different periods should be taken with caution, as the liquidation of foreign currency is influenced by multiple external factors, such as international prices, weather conditions, regulatory changes, and the commercial cycle of grains. The oilseed and grain complex, which represents nearly 48% of Argentine exports, contributed about 47% of the country's total exports in 2025, according to INDEC data. Soybean flour continues to be the main export product, followed by soybean oil and corn, in a context where the sector warns of production stagnation and strong dependence on international price variations.
