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India exported USD 1.02 bn to Argentina in 2024, led by HS 27, and imported USD 3.79 bn. Here are the documents, the gateways and how SSL moves your cargo on the India side.

  • AgreementIndia-MERCOSUR PTA
  • CurrencyARS $
  • Time−8h30 vs IST
  • CapitalBuenos Aires
  • AccessCoastal
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  • Road
  • Sea
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  1. Road leg in India to the gateway, SSL fleet · Road
  2. Sea leg to Argentina · Sea
  3. Air leg to Argentina · Air

Road in India, then sea or air onward

Exports from India
USD 1.02 bn
Imports into India
USD 3.79 bn
Trade partner rank
#39

Happiness, on this lane, is the buyer in Buenos Aires whose goods arrive on the promised day, and the shipper in India who never has to chase.

At a glance

Region
Latin America & CaribbeanSouth America
Income group
Upper middle incomeWorld Bank
Currency
ARSArgentine peso
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
Capital
Buenos Aires
Time
−8h30 vs ISTUTC-03:00
Access
Coastal
Trade partner rank
#390.42% of India's trade

Trade agreements: Preferential access under: India-MERCOSUR PTA. Sources: World Bank country classification; ISO 4217 and languages via mledoze/countries; IANA time zones; agreements per India Briefing FTA tracker and Invest India.

Ship from India to Argentina

USD 1.02 bnIndia's exports to Argentina, 2024 (FOB)
0.23%of India's exports to the world
USD 4.80 bntwo-way trade, 2024
India's top exports to Argentina, 2024
  1. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 245.0 mn24%
  2. HS 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors USD 166.5 mn16%
  3. HS 38 Chemical products n.e.c. USD 112.7 mn11%
  4. HS 87 Vehicles USD 102.3 mn10%
  5. HS 29 Organic chemicals USD 97.5 mn10%

Gateways in Argentina

Seaports: Not yet sourced for this page. Our desk confirms the right port when it quotes.

Airports: Not ranked in our source (no traffic data). Our desk confirms the cargo airport.

Transit time

No public port-to-port benchmark is published here yet. We do not guess one: our desk gives you the current sailing or flight time with the quote.

Source: UN Comtrade, 2024. India as reporter; exports FOB, imports CIF; general trade, all modes; HS 2022 (H6) chapters. Retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Import from Argentina to India

USD 3.79 bnIndia's imports from Argentina, 2024 (CIF)
79%of the two-way trade is India buying
India's top imports from Argentina, 2024
  1. HS 15 Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage produ… USD 3.05 bn81%
  2. HS 71 Natural, cultured pearls USD 474.2 mn13%
  3. HS 44 Wood and articles of wood USD 74.5 mn2%
  4. HS 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather USD 40.5 mn1%
  5. HS 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation USD 39.3 mn1%

On arrival in India the importer files a bill of entry on ICEGATE; customs assesses basic customs duty, the social welfare surcharge and IGST on the assessable value. To pay the lower rate under India-MERCOSUR PTA, the importer must hold origin proof and answer CAROTAR 2020 origin checks. Read the import guide →

How SSL moves it

Road in India, then sea or air onward

India leg: by road to the Indian gateway

SSL's fleet moves your cargo by road to and from India's ports and airports.

International leg. The international sea or air leg is arranged by our desk, and our desk arranges customs clearance.

Ask our desk for a quote Email the desk

Outside India? Email (corporatesales@sslpl.in) is the easiest way for our desk to reply across time zones. WhatsApp +91 75062 45557 works too.

Documents

General guidance: verify every shipment with your customs broker and the current DGFT and CBIC notifications.

IEC
An Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT is needed for any commercial shipment to or from Argentina. Guide →
HS code
Classify every line under the HS nomenclature; India's largest export chapter to Argentina in 2024 was HS 27. The 8-digit ITC(HS) code goes on the shipping bill. Guide →
Incoterms
State one Incoterms 2020 rule on the invoice. FOB or CIF suit a port-to-port sea leg; FCA or CPT suit containers handed over inland. Guide →
Certificate of origin
Preferential CoO available under: India-MERCOSUR PTA Guide →

Questions about shipping between India and Argentina

Does India have a free trade agreement with Argentina?
Yes. Goods can qualify for preferential duty under India-MERCOSUR PTA, provided they meet the rules of origin and carry a preferential certificate of origin. Source: India Briefing FTA tracker / Invest India, 2026.
What does India export to Argentina?
India exported USD 1.02 bn of goods to Argentina in 2024. The largest chapters were HS 27 mineral fuels, mineral oils and product… (USD 245.0 mn), HS 84 machinery and mechanical appliances, bo… (USD 166.5 mn), HS 38 chemical products n.e.c. (USD 112.7 mn). That is 0.23% of India's exports to the world. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, exports FOB.
What does India import from Argentina?
India imported USD 3.79 bn from Argentina in 2024, mainly HS 15 animal, vegetable or microbial fats and… (USD 3.05 bn), HS 71 natural, cultured pearls (USD 474.2 mn), HS 44 wood and articles of wood (USD 74.5 mn). To claim a lower agreement rate on these goods, the importer needs origin proof under CAROTAR 2020. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
How big is India-Argentina trade?
Two-way goods trade between India and Argentina was USD 4.80 bn in 2024, 0.42% of India's total, which ranks Argentina number 39 among India's trading partners. India imports more than it exports on this lane. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
How long does shipping from India to Argentina take?
No public port-to-port benchmark for India to Argentina is published on this page yet. Our desk confirms the current sailing or flight time for your cargo when it quotes. Source: SSL global dataset, 29 Sep 2026.
What certificate of origin do I need to export to Argentina?
A preferential certificate of origin under India-MERCOSUR PTA lets the buyer in Argentina claim the lower duty; both kinds are issued through the DGFT e-CoO platform (coo.dgft.gov.in). Check the buyer's letter of credit or import rules for the exact form. Source: DGFT, 2026.
What is the time difference between India and Argentina?
Buenos Aires runs at UTC-03:00 in 2026, which is −8h30 vs IST. Plan calls and cut-offs with our desk in IST; we reply by email across time zones. Source: IANA time-zone database, 2026.
Does Safe & Secure Logistics clear customs for Argentina shipments?
Yes. Our desk arranges clearance for your shipment, or works with your own broker, while SSL's fleet runs the road leg in India. Our desk shares the operator's licence and documents for your shipment on request. Source: SSL site facts, 29 Sep 2026.

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Data: UN Comtrade 2024 · retrieved 29 Sep 2026. Company figures appear only where sourced from SSL's own register.

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