FX.co ★ Argentina’s Industrial Slump Deepens as February Output Falls 8.7% Year-on-Year

Argentina’s industrial production contracted sharply in February 2026, underscoring mounting pressure on the country’s manufacturing sector. Year-on-year output fell by 8.7%, a significant deterioration from January 2026, when industrial production was already down 3.2% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The data, updated on 9 April 2026, show that the downturn has accelerated on an annual basis: both the “previous” and “actual” readings compare each month’s performance to the corresponding month of the prior year. The deepening decline suggests that industrial activity is facing a more pronounced slowdown as the first quarter of 2026 progresses, raising concerns about broader economic momentum and the outlook for Argentina’s growth.