Market Overview
Argentina’s IT market – including hardware, software and services - reached $3.2 billion in revenues in 2007, a 25 percent increase from 2006. In 2008, the market is expected to increase 21 percent. The software and services sectors accounted for the majority of the growth, with a 49.3 percent increase. Hardware sales increased 34 percent in 2006 and 42.5 percent in 2007.
Key Figures
Argentine Market for Hardware and Consumables
(In US$ Million)
|
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
Total Market Size |
928 |
1,141 |
1,426 |
|
Total Local Production* |
230 |
276 |
331 |
|
Total Exports |
15 |
17 |
19 |
|
Total Imports |
711 |
881 |
1,076 |
|
Imports from the U.S. |
135 |
123 |
123 |
Exchange Rate: 1USD = 3.10 Argentine Pesos
Sources: Embassy projections based on Argentine Customs data (Nosis Import-Export Database), Trends Consulting, IDC and Prince & Cooke.
* Local production means local assembly of PCs from imported components.
Trade Events
In Argentina
For information on any of these events, you may also contact CS Sector Specialist Silvia Yaber at Silvia.Yaber@mail.doc.gov .
| Event: | EXPO COMM - Argentina |
| Dates: | September 22-25, 2009 |
| Place: | La Rural Exhibition Center, Buenos Aires |
| Organizer: | E.J. Krause & Reed Exhibitions |
| Address: | Av. de Mayo 605, 5th floor |
| C1084AAB Buenos Aires | |
| Phone: | (54-11) 4343-7020, x 438 |
| Fax: | (54-11) 4334-4833 |
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Description: |
The most important Conference and Expo of telecommunications equipment and services. |
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Event: |
CAPER |
| Dates: | October 28-30, 2009 |
| Place: | Costa Salguero Convention Center, Buenos Aires |
| Organizer: | Argentine Association of Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers (CAPER) |
| Address: | Av. Cordoba 1184, 3rd floor |
| C1055AAO Buenos Aires | |
| Phone: | (54-11) 4374-9715 |
| Fax: | (54-11) 4374-9202 |
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Description: |
Trade Association that groups all the equipment providers for the broadcasting, cable and multimedia industries. The show features the latest technologies from the most important companies in the world that supply professional equipment for: Broadcasting stations, Digital Television / HDTV, Radio stations, Movie and Video production, Digital Cinema, Television and Radio Production, Recording Studios, Cinema,Television & Audio, Post-Production,Computer Graphics & Animation, Radio and Television Automation and Radio and Television Programming. |
| Event: | Info Security |
| Dates: | June 2009 (TBD) |
| Place: | Buenos Aires |
| Organizer: | I-Sec Information Security |
| Address: | Peru 590, 11th floor "E" |
| 1068 Buenos Aires | |
| Phone: | (54-11) 4343-0663 |
| Fax: | (54-11) 4343-0663 |
|
Description: |
The event covers a wide range of Information Security topics, ISO Standards, Network hacking, auditing, certification, latest technologies and equipment and service providers. |
In the United States
If you would like to know if there will be a U.S. Commercial Service-recruited Argentine delegation attending the show, please contact Silvia Yaber at Silvia.Yaber@mail.doc.gov .
| Event: | Satellite |
| Dates: | March 24-27, 2009 |
| Place: | Washington D.C. |
| Sponsor: | Access Intelligence, LLC |
|
Description: |
Satellite is the largest satellite conference and exhibition in the world. Products featured include Aerospace consulting, broadband technology, broadcast and satellite services, billing and subscriber management systems, cables, connectors, data and digital audio broadcasting, engineering services, frequency control products, interactive/enhanced TV platforms, internet access, IP networking, microwave products, mobile media, monitor and control software, production services, satellite equipment manufacturers, satellite equipment distributors and dealers, satellite networks, satellite operators and carriers, satellite reception equipment and antennas, switches and switching systems, system integration, test equipment, transmission services and webcasting. Industries: Satellite, Telecommunications Aerospace, Broadcasting, broadband. |
| Event: | CTIA Wireless |
| Dates: | April 1-3, 2009 |
| Place: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Organizer: |
CTIA, The Wireless Association |
|
Description:
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This Show is the #1 ranked wireless show in North America and represents the fastest growing, most dynamic segments of the wireless, mobile computing and Internet industries. There are conferences exploring all areas of the wireless industry. Product categories include: Cellular, PCS, paging, specialized mobile radio, satellite, wireless data transmission and fixed wireless services. |
| Event: | NAB - National Association of Broadcasting |
| Dates: | April 17-23, 2009 |
| Place: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Organizer: | National Association of Broadcasters |
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Description:
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The NAB show is one of the top ten trade shows in the US and provides attendees with the world's largest and most diverse representations of broadcasting, film/audio/visual production, post-production, broadband, streaming, wireless, satellite and telecommunications products, services and equipment. Product categories include: antennas, towers, broadband technologies, cameras; data broadcasting; digital television, digital radio; microwave/satellite; multimedia products and services; radio programming; video editing and effects; information and research services and transmitters. |
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Event: |
NXTcomm |
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Dates: |
June 8-11, 2009 |
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Place: |
Chicago, IL |
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Organizer: |
Telecommunications Industry Association and USTelecom |
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Description: |
NXTcomm is the single new industry venue focused on the converged future as leading telecommunications companies become significant players in the entertainment community and push the boundaries of broadband innovation. |
| Event: | Internet Telephony Conference & Expo (ITEXPO) |
| Dates: | September 1-3 2009 |
| Place: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Organizer: | TMC – Technology Marketing Corporation |
| Description: | The event features VoIP, CRM, SIP, Wi-Fi Telephony, Consumer Electronics, global call center, biometrics, PDAs, Tablet PCs. |
| Event: | International CES |
| Dates: | January 7-10, 2010 |
| Place: | Las Vegas, NV |
| Organizer: | Consumer Electronics Association |
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Description:
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International CES is the world’s largest annual tradeshow for the broad-based consumer electronics technology market. It is the premier event bringing together consumer electronics product manufacturers, distributors, researchers, content developers, financial analysts and the press. The conference program is a world-class educational opportunity, featuring classes, panels and information sessions taught by today’s top industry leaders. Product categories include: Audio, home networking, gaming, mobile electronics, video & digital imaging and wireless communications. Industries: Computers/Peripherals, Computer Software Electronic Components, Telecommunications Eq.and Services. |
Useful Links
Argentine Web Sites
Trade Associations
- Chamber for Information Technology Companies in Argentina (CESSI)
- Chamber of Database and Online Services Companies (CABASE)
- IT and Communications Trade Association (CICOMRA) (Spanish)
Consulting and Market Research
- Trends Consulting (Spanish)
- Prince & Cooke Market Research Company (Spanish)
- Convergencia (Spanish)
U.S. Web Sites
- Business Software Alliance USA (BSA-USA)
- Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC)
- Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
- The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
- United States Telecom - The Broadband Association (USTELECOM)
- ZDNet
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact the U.S. Commercial Service Argentina Specialist for additional information or assistance.
Silvia A. Yaber
Information Technology/Telecommunications Sector
Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service Argentina
Embassy of the United States of America
Av. Colombia 4300
C1425GMN Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: (54-11) 5777-4325
Fax: (54-11) 5777-4203
E-mail: Silvia.Yaber@mail.doc.gov
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