Exporting Products to ARGENTINA

Location: Argentina is located in the south-east corner of America, is bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Buenos Aires.

Is there a trade agreement between Argentina and the UK? No. Currently Argentina trades with the United Kingdom on non-preferential terms.

Argentine national currency: Peso (ARS).

Official language: Spanish.

Shipping from the UK to Argentina

Transit time via air from the UK to airport in Argentina is approximately 1 to 3 days. Argentina's main cargo international airport is Ministro Pistarini, known as Ezeiza, located 22 kilometres of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

Transit time via sea from the UK to port in Argentina is approximately 29 days. Argentina’s main sea port is Buenos Aires.


Export documents required include packing list, commercial invoice, and health / organic / phytosanitary certificate(s) where applicable. Requirements for the Argentinean importer include registration with AFIP. Requirements for the British exporter include having an EORI number.

Top-10 products exported from the UK to Argentina in 2024

Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers .....$150.01M
Pharmaceutical products .....$71.22M
Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins .....$40.95M
Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus .....$22.78M
Electrical, electronic equipment .....$19.08M
Beverages, spirits and vinegar .....$17.83M
Miscellaneous chemical products .....$17.39M
Vehicles other than railway, tramway .....$12.84M
Plastics .....$11.26M
Organic chemicals .....$10.37M

M: Millions USD. Source: TRADING ECONOMICS

Explore Opportunities to Export to Argentina

If you are a UK-based trader, we recommend consulting the market guide “Exporting from the UK to Argentina.” This resource provides valuable information, including export opportunities and market data. You can access the guide here:
https://www.business.gov.uk/export-from-uk/markets/argentina

Import taxes in Argentina

Visit the official Argentine tariff classification webpage VUCE to consult the applicable import taxes.

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