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Energy and the shift in the trade balance: Argentina moved from importing US$40 million to exporting over US$10 billion per year
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In the past year, Argentina's energy exports grew by 89.1%, becoming a key sector in foreign trade. In September, energy sales reached $10.036 billion, with a sector surplus of $1.6 billion, highlighting the increasing importance of Vaca Muerta in the economy.
This result represents 44% of the total commercial surplus of the country during the first nine months of the year, showcasing the fundamental role of oil production in Argentina's trade balance.
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El incremento interanual del 89,1% convirtió a la energía en uno de los rubros de mayor expansión del comercio exterior argentino durante el período.
Además, el sector representó el 17,7% de todas las exportaciones nacionales de septiembre, que totalizaron u$s10.036 millones.
Dentro de las ventas energéticas, el principal producto fueron los aceites crudos de petróleo, con exportaciones por u$s1.127 millones.
Esto significa que el petróleo crudo explicó aproximadamente el 63% de las exportaciones energéticas del mes, reflejando el creciente protagonismo de la producción petrolera dentro del intercambio comercial del país.
En contraste, las importaciones energéticas alcanzaron los u$s181 millones, con una suba interanual de apenas 3,5%.
La diferencia entre exportaciones e importaciones permitió alcanzar el superávit sectorial de u$s1.600 millones.
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