Argentina SME Sales Flat in September, Down 2.1% YTD

Argentine SME sales rose a marginal 0.3% in September, leaving a 2.1% year-to-date decline, with consumption concentrated on essentials and online sales up 19.4% YoY. The data signals persistent weak domestic demand and a shift to e-commerce, reflecting ongoing economic strain. The trend is consistent with recent months, indicating no inflection in consumer activity.