Market Overview
U.S. exports may continue to find opportunities in niche industries such as fat and oil vegetable processing, poultry processing equipment, and machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce.. Parts for food processing and packaging equipment are also a good prospect for U.S. exports, given the current trend to repair existing machines due to the rising cost in peso terms of imports, and the virtual lack of local credit for capital goods.
Key Figures
Argentine Market for Food Processing and Packaging
Equipment
(In millions of U.S. dollars)
|
|
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
Total Market Size |
190 |
213 |
355 |
|
Total Local Production |
95 |
105 |
140 |
|
Total Exports |
79 |
72 |
135 |
|
Total Imports |
174 |
180 |
350 |
|
Imports from the U.S. |
23 |
25 |
39 |
Exchange Rate: 1 USD=3.42 Argentine Pesos (based on average exchange rate for December 2008, published by Department of State)
2008 market share (Food Processing Eq.): U.S. 28%,
Brazil 19%, Germany 16%, Italy 9%, Spain 6%
2008 market share (Packaging Eq.): Italy 38%, Germany 13%,
Spain 10%: Brazil 7%, U.S. 7%
Sources: The above statistics are unofficial estimates, based on Argentine Customs data and other sources.
Trade Events
In Argentina
Fruit and Vegetable Processing and Packaging
| Event: | Salón Agroindustrial de las Frutas y las Verduras |
| Dates: | July - August 2009 (TBD) |
| Place: | La Rural Fair Grounds |
| Buenos Aires | |
|
Organizer: |
Sociedad Rural Argentina y La Rural S.A. |
| Description: |
International exhibition of fruit and vegetable processing
and packaging. (With parallel seminars) |
Wine Processing
| Event: | Sitevi Mercosur |
| Dates: | May 2010 (TBD) |
| Place: | UCIM Exhibition Center |
| City of Mendoza, Province of Mendoza | |
|
Organizer: |
Exposium America Latina |
| Description: |
International Exhibition of Equipment and Techniques
for Wine, Fruit-Growing and Wine-Making Sectors held every two years. |
Dairy
| Event: | Mercolactea |
| Dates: | May 7-19, 2009 |
| Place: | San Francisco Rural Association |
| San Francisco, Province of Cordoba | |
| Organizer: | Diario La Nacion and Inforcampo Exposiciones S.A. |
| Description: | International Exhibition for the Dairy Industry. |
Bakery
| Event: | FITHEP Mercosur |
| Dates: | June 15-19, 2009 |
| Place: | Costa Salguero Convention Center |
| Buenos Aires | |
| Organizer: | Publitec S.A. Editora |
|
Description: |
International Exhibition of Technology for Ice Cream,
Confection, Chocolate, Bakery, Pasta, Pizza, and Convenience Products. |
Agribusiness
| Event: | Exposición Rural |
| Dates: | July -August 2009 (TBD) |
| Place: | La Rural Exhibition Center |
| Buenos Aires | |
|
Organizer: |
Sociedad Rural Argentina y La Rural S.A. |
| Description: |
International Exhibition of Livestock, Agriculture, and Industry. |
Food Technology
| Event: | Tecno Fidta |
| Dates: |
September 21-24, 2010 |
| Place: | Costa Salguero Convention Center |
| Buenos Aires | |
| Organizer: | Indexport Messe Frankfurt S.A. |
| Description: |
International Exhibition of Food Technology, Additives and
Ingredients. Takes place every two years. |
Food and Beverage
| Event: | Alimentaria Mercosur |
| Dates: |
September 8-10, 2009 |
| Place: | La Rural Exhibition Center |
| Buenos Aires | |
| Organizer: | Reed Exhibitions, La Rural, and Alimentaria Exhibitions |
| Description: | International Exhibition of Food and Beverage Equipment and Suppliers. |
| Event: | FIAR |
| Dates: |
May 20-23, 2009 |
| Place: | Independence Park Fair Grounds |
| Rosario, Santa Fe Province | |
| Organizer: | Municipality of the City of Rosario |
| Description: | Food and beverage processing machinery and equipment show. |
| Event: | Envase/Alimentek |
| Dates: |
September 22-25, 2009 |
| Place: | Costa Salguero Convention Center |
| Buenos Aires | |
| Organizer: | Instituto Argentino del Envase (Argentine Packaging Institute) |
| Description: | Food and beverage processing machinery and equipment show. |
Useful Links
Argentine Web Sites
Government
- Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food (SAGPYA) (Spanish)
- National Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) (Spanish)
- National Food Administration (Spanish)
Food Industry Suppliers
Food Products
Meat and Poultry
- Argentine Meat Industry Association (AIAC) (Spanish)
- Argentine Association of Poultry Producers (CAPIA) (Spanish)
Wine
Dairy
Packaging
U.S. Web Sites
- American Meat Institute
- American Paper Machinery Association
- Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association
- Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association
- Flexible Packaging Association
- Food Processing Machinery Association
- Food Production Daily
- FoodService Packaging Institute
- Institute of Packaging Professionals
- International Trade Administration
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact the U.S. Commercial Service Argentina Specialist for additional information or assistance.
Liliana Paz
Food Processing and Packaging Equipment Sector Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service Argentina
Embassy of the United States of America
Av. Colombia 4300
C1425GMN Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (54-11) 5777-4519
Fax: (54-11) 5777-4203
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