Ores and metals exports in Argentina

Argentina: Ores and metals exports was 0.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2%
Change on year
down 56.6%
World rank
177th
of 194 countries
All-time high
4.3%
in 2010
All-time low
0.1%
in 2021
Years of data
59
1962–2024

Ores and metals exports in Argentina, 1962–2024

01234196219932024

Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.

Analysis

The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Argentina is 0.2%, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 56.6% on the previous year and down 94.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Argentina peaked at 4.3% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2021.

That places Argentina 177th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.5% 0.3% 0.8% 8
1970s 0.5% 0.3% 1.0% 10
1980s 1.8% 1.3% 2.4% 8
1990s 1.7% 1.2% 3.3% 8
2000s 3.5% 3.0% 4.2% 10
2010s 2.9% 0.4% 4.3% 10
2020s 0.2% 0.1% 0.4% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is ores and metals exports in Argentina?
Ores and metals exports in Argentina was 0.2% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 4.3% in 2010.
What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2021.
How does Argentina rank for ores and metals exports?
Argentina ranks 177th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 94.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports)
Unit
% of merchandise exports
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
240 places, 9,796 data points, 1962–2025
Last refreshed

Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.