Contramed of the rise of patents that were recently recorded, the activity in the sector evidenced a brake, according to Adefa.
While the local market showed recovery signals through patentings, the Automotive industrial activity in July had a brake both in production and exports, According to the latest report released by the Automotive Factories Association (ADEFA).
During the seventh month of the year, the terminals based in the country manufactured 37,112 vehicleswhich represents a decline of 13.4% compared to June and an interannual fall of 16.5%. However, the accumulated January-July maintains a positive sign: so far from 2025 they have already occurred 287,590 unitsa 10.1% more than in the same period of the previous year.
The automotive industry registered a drop in production and exports
On the external front, the activity also showed setbacks. In July they were exported 18,225 vehiclesa 19.9% less that the previous month and a decline of the 35.7% compared to July 2024. Thus, in the first seven months of the year, exports reached 147,879 unitswhich represents a decrease of 4.7% interannual.
Wholesale sales (that is, the units sent by the factories to the concessionaires) also reflected a decline: in July they were delivered 50,186 unitswhich is equivalent to a fall in 16.1% compared to Junealthough with a notable 51.9% increase In the interannual comparison. In total, between January and July they were marketed 349,187 unitsmarking a growth of 79% compared to 195,029 sold in the same period of 2024.
In contrast, the patent market showed a strong rebound. According to data from Acarain July they registered 62,123 vehiclesan increase in 17.8% compared to June and of 44% year -on -yearthe best monthly result since 2018.
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In this regard, Martín ZuppiPresident of Adefa, explained that the decrease in industrial activity during July is linked to “seasonal adjustments linked to the winter recess and technological maintenance and update associated with new investments in several plants.”
ZUPPI He also emphasized the need to strengthen competitiveness to sustain growth: “It is essential to advance a joint agenda to recover presence in the markets and respond to the growth of regional competition. For that, in addition to the national effort, it is key that provinces and municipalities commit themselves to a reduction in the tax burden, which could be a determining factor to enhance the industry.”
Source: Ambito
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