Market Information 2009 - 2010


Within the industrial display demonstrated by Argentina, the automotive sector is the one that led the rates of industrial growth.

In this context, the automotive sector made up of 10 terminal companies, 400 spare parts manufacturing companies (mainly in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Fe and Tierra del Fuego provinces) that employ 53,000 people, evolved at the same level of this increase. Thus, it will reach a turnover of U$S 3,900 million during 2009. Also, exports to more than 140 countries reached U$S 1,800 million.

The automotive complex, including terminals, automotive, services to the production and commercial circuit, it is favorably positioned favorably in the new economic context. It stands out the value of its production, the amount and quality of the occupied manpower, the permanent incorporation of new technologies and the adoption of quality norms, among others.

This encouraging prospect allows foretelling a favorable scene for the sector in the short and medium term. It is esteem that during 2010 it will produce 650,000 vehicles.


Positive Aspects of this Sector

• Investment in machinery and technology that positions products in a positive manner on a worldwide basis.
• Competitive, skilled workforce.
• Idle capacity at terminals and part manufacturer’s facilities.
• Sustained economic growth.
• Joint work throughout the value chain.
• Programs to promote the development of the automotive industry.

Source: Gonzalo de Guzmán, Commercial and Economic Affairs (AFAC)