Agricultural trade is a key pillar for Latin American economies. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), agricultural markets are essential for food security and development, and the Agreement on Agriculture, which defines the agricultural products included, marked a turning point by reforming subsidies and reducing barriers to international trade.
The member countries of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), all of which are part of the WTO, have strengthened their presence in this field. Between 2022 and 2024, the region’s agricultural trade represented an average of 9.4% of the world total, consolidating ALADI as a relevant player in the global food market.
In terms of value, agricultural exports from ALADI countries increased from USD 194.461 billion in 2013 to USD 296.332 billion in 2024, while imports rose from USD 62.364 billion to USD 86.447 billion during the same period.
Among partners in the Asia-Pacific region, China established itself as the main destination for ALADI’s agricultural exports, representing on average 21.4% of the total exported during 2022-2024. In contrast, imports from China were smaller, reaching only 2.2% of the total.
These results confirm the growing trade integration between Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region, especially in the agricultural sector, and highlight ALADI’s strategic role as a platform for cooperation and for promoting intra- and extra-regional trade.
