Argentinië: packaging equipment

The import market for packaging equipment was estimated at 112.5 million US dollar in 2010. Imports traditionally account for almost 70-80 percent of the market. However, local production has been growing rapidly. As the Argentine economy continues to grow, foreign companies that offer good quality at competitive prices may find significant opportunities in the Argentine market. The food, beverage and industrial packaging markets present the largest opportunities for equipment exporters. Equipment that cannot be produced locally continues to be a best prospect sector for foreign exporters. In any case, product potential should be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Niche opportunities for exports may be:

• Vacuum filling/packing
• Bottles and blister wraps
• Machinery parts (of equipment for filling, capping bottles, jars, tubes, boxes, bags and similar containers and machinery for aerating beverages).

Components and equipment parts offer a strong sales-potential, in large part because the market conditions require the reconditioning of equipment already in use.