Market Overview
Despite the economic challenges affecting the global economy, U.S. products have good market potential in various niches of the Argentine sporting goods industry. Generally speaking, sophisticated Argentine athletes and sportsmen have a preference for U.S. brands. As Argentina’s sporting goods industry continues to expand, the market will continue to offer business opportunities to U.S. suppliers.
Trade Events
In Argentina
| Event: | Expo AICACYP |
| Dates: | March 27-29, 2009 |
| Place: | Costa Salguero Convention Center |
| Buenos Aires | |
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Hunting, Fishing and Hunting Equipment Expo organized by AICACYP - Asociación de Industriales y Comerciantes de Artículos de Caza y Pesca (Argentine Association of Manufacturers and Merchandisers of Hunting and Fishing Supplies). |
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September 11-13, 2009 |
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Costa Salguero Convention Center |
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Buenos Aires |
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Camping Equipment Expo organized by AICACYP - Asociación de Industriales y Comerciantes de Artículos de Caza y Pesca (Argentine Association of Manufacturers and Merchandisers of Hunting and Fishing Supplies). |
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September 2010 (TBD) |
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La Rural Exhibition Center |
| Buenos aires | |
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International Arms, Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoors Equipment Fair. in conjunction with the National Sport Fishing Expo organized by MC Congresos y Exposiciones. |
In the United States
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January 19-22, 2010 |
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Sands Expo & Convention Center |
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Las Vegas, NV |
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Shot Show is the largest and most comprehensive marketplace for all professionals serving the shooting sports and hunting industries. The Shooting Hunting Outdoor Tradeshow (SHOT) is the worldwide annual gathering that unites manufacturer and retailer and all other industry stakeholders to trade, source and learn about the latest products, innovations and trends in the shooting sports industry. |
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January 28-30, 2010 |
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Orange County Convention Center |
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Orlando, FL |
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The PGA Merchandise Show is the premier marketplace for golf manufacturers, course management, apparel, and other golf related products and services. By providing both attendees and exhibitors with the forum to network and further develop their careers through Educational Conferences, as well as the opportunity to test products first hand through interactive events, The PGA Merchandise Show is unmatched within the industry. |
| Event: | SnowSports Show |
| Dates: | January 28-31, 2010 |
| Place: | Colorado Convention Center |
| Denver, CO | |
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SnowSports Trade Show gives you an opportunity to position your business for success. Hundreds of products and services will allow you to evaluate your business practices and prepare a strategy for the winter ahead. |
Useful Links
Argentine Web Sites
- Association of Manufacturers and Sellers of Hunting and Fishing Supplies (AICACYP) (Spanish)
- National Registry of Weapons (RENAR)
- PescaNet - Argentine Sport Fishing Site (Spanish)
- Pesca y Náutica – Sport Fishing and Nautical Web Magazine (Spanish)
- Argentine Sportfishing Association (Spanish)
- Argentine Shooting Sports Federation (Spanish)
- Deportiro – Shooting OnLine Magazine (Spanish)
- Argentine Golf Association (AAG) (Spanish)
- Games of Chance Latin American Association (ALAJA) (Spanish)
U.S. Web Sites
- U.S. Dept. of Commerce - Office of Consumer Goods
- National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA)
- Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
- National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)
- Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA)
- Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM)
- National Golf Sales Representatives Association (NGSA)
- National Golf Foundation (NGF)
- American Sportfishing Association
- Int'l Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
- Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International (AIMS)
- Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA)
- International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry (IALEI)
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact the U.S. Commercial Service Argentina Specialist for additional information or assistance.
Marcelo Amden
Sporting Goods & Recreational Equipment Industry
Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service Argentina
Embassy of the United States of America
Av. Colombia 4300
C1425GMN Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (54-11) 5777-4509
Fax: (54-11) 5777-4203
Email: Marcelo.Amden@mail.doc.gov
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