Illegal Trade in Argentina Now Tops US$32 Billion a Year, About 5% of GDP
Business Argentina Illegal Trade in Argentina Now Tops US$32 Billion a Year, About 5% of GDP By Matias Sebastian Lopez · July 26, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Illegal trade in Argentina reaches about US$32 billion annually, equal to some 5.5% of GDP. —The source. The estimate comes from the Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC) with consultancy PwC. —The lost tax.
- ▪Business Argentina Illegal Trade in Argentina Now Tops US$32 Billion a Year, About 5% of GDP By Matias Sebastian Lopez · July 26, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America.
- ▪Illegal trade in Argentina reaches about US$32 billion annually, equal to some 5.5% of GDP. —The source.
- ▪The estimate comes from the Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC) with consultancy PwC. —The lost tax.
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Business Argentina Illegal Trade in Argentina Now Tops US$32 Billion a Year, About 5% of GDP By Matias Sebastian Lopez · July 26, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Economy · Argentina Key Facts —The size. Illegal trade in Argentina reaches about US$32 billion annually, equal to some 5.5% of GDP. —The source. The estimate comes from the Argentine Chamber of Commerce and Services (CAC) with consultancy PwC. —The lost tax. The state forgoes roughly US$8.5 billion a year in taxes and contributions. —The sectors. Food and beverages, alcohol, cigarettes and clothing are the hardest-hit categories. —The drivers.
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