From Acara they argued both seasonal issues and caution in investments due to the rates and the return of retentions.
Agricultural machinery patents sank 40.7% monthly in Junealthough in relation to 2024 an improvement was verified. From the sector they pointed out that the Loss responded to both seasonal factors and a caution in the rhythm of investments, and warned that commercial opening add uncertainty.
According to data from the Association of Automotive Concessionaires of the Argentine Republic (Acara), In the sixth month of the year, 506 units were patented, including harvesters, tractors and sprayers. The figure was much lower than the 853 units of May, but 23.4% higher than June 410 last year. In addition, In the semester, 3,368 units were recorded, which implied an interannual increase of 40.7%.
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The tractor segment explained most of all the mentioned variations. Here the patents added about 408 units, a monthly decrease of 40.4% and an annual rise of 24.4%.
As to sprayerin June 43 units were patented, a decrease of 41.1% compared against May, and a decrease of 4.4% if the comparison is interannual. Meanwhile, in June 55 were patented harvestersa decrease of 42.1% versus May and a rise of 48.6% versus June 2024.
Caution in investments and uncertainty for commercial opening
“June showed a significant monthly setback in all segments, probably associated with seasonal factors already certain caution in investment decision making, after an agroactive that brought low prices but rises of rates and, added to the level of retentions To the Greater Groans from July, “they stood out from Acara.
The entity added that, “although the percentage recovery is significant compared to the previous year, the comparison is on industries below the average and well below what the country needs in the field of technological modernization“
“The entry of used machinery from other markets, or the possibility of income since so far does not seem so convenient, only uncertainty In all players. With the beginning of planting we will see if the industry rises, maintains or deflates, “they warned.
Source: Ambito
