While internal sales continue on the rise, exports face challenges to recover land in international markets.
The Automotive industry manufactured in September 47,108 vehicleswhich represented a rise of 5.8% in front of August but a fall of 5% compared to the same month last year, according to the monthly report of the Automotive Factory Association (ADEFA).
In terms of exports, the terminals sent abroad 26,429 unitswith an improvement of 3.6% Regarding the previous month, but a setback of 17.2% In the interannual comparison. Between January and September, the offices added 199,811 vehiclesthat is to say, 9.1% less than in the same period of 2024.
The domestic market showed a better performance. In wholesale sales, they were marketed 54,267 units In September, which meant an improvement of 4.8% in front of August and a jump of 22% In relation to a year ago. In the accumulated of the first nine months, deliveries to concessionaires totaled 455,220 vehicleswhich implies a strong growth of 63.6% compared to 278,199 units registered in 2024.
Annual perspective and sector challenges
As for production, the sector has been manufactured 379,243 units In 2025, with an advance of 4.6% compared to the same period last year.
“The sector continues to maintain a positive balance so far this year. Local production and sales exceed those of 2024, although the difficulties of exporting exports and access to new markets persist on the external front,” he said Martín ZuppiPresident of Adefa.
The manager also highlighted the need for joint work with the State to improve competitiveness. “Among the central axes, the reduction of the tax burden at all levels to consolidate a more favorable environment to investment and productive-export development stands out,” he said.
Source: Ambito
I’m a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. I started working as a news reporter for 24 Hours World about two years ago, and I’ve been writing articles ever since. My main focus is automotive news, but I’ve also written about politics, lifestyle, and entertainment.
