Argentina’s retail sector recorded a sharp year-over-year contraction in April 2026, with sales falling 5.9% compared with April 2025, according to data updated on 19 June 2026. The drop marks a dramatic reversal from March 2026, when retail sales had surged 20.5% on an annual basis.
The figures highlight an abrupt shift in consumer activity: while March’s reading suggested strong momentum in spending, April’s negative result points to a significant cooling in demand. Both indicators are measured on a year-over-year basis, comparing each month’s performance with the same month a year earlier, underscoring the volatility in Argentina’s retail landscape from one month to the next.
