MELI Effect

MELIEffect

A regional story, told country by country

The MELI Effect moves across Latin America in different ways. Choose a country to see how it plays out in each market.

MERCADO LIBRE ECOSYSTEM IN ARGENTINA

Millions of decisions thatmove an economy

+3,5M

of SMBs and entrepreneurs operated through the ecosystem in 2025

The Mercado Libre ecosystem is a real force in Argentina's economy, made up of millions of people, suppliers, and SMBs selling on the platform.

An ecosystem where every part matters as much as the whole.

For every dollar of direct added value, another $1.10 is generated across the value chains it activates: the financial system, transportation and logistics, commerce, and professional services.

More than US$5.4 billion was contributed by the Mercado Libre ecosystem to Argentina's economy in 2025, almost 1% of GDP.

+US$5.4

billion was contributed by the Mercado Libre ecosystem to Argentina's economy in 2025.

US$89

US$89 billion generated in sales, plus US$2.6 billion in credit.

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For every direct job at Mercado Libre, there are almost seven jobs indirectly associated in the rest of the economy.

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$1.10 in additional value generated for every dollar of direct added value.