Argentina’s economy grew 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, above forecasts of 1.7% and accelerating from a 2.1% increase in the previous quarter. The strongest sector gains came from fishing (27.5%), agriculture, livestock, hunting and forestry (18.1%), and mining and quarrying (12.3%). Other notable expansions were recorded in financial intermediation (7.5%), private households with domestic service (6.3%), and hotels and restaurants (2.8%), with the latter mainly supported by informal employment. In contrast, manufacturing contracted 1.7% and public administration declined 1.4%, marking the weakest performances. On the demand side, exports rose 9.8%, leading growth, while private consumption increased 2.7%, supported by stronger imports of final consumer goods and automobiles. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the economy expanded 0.7%.