The boom in imported cars: two out of every three vehicles sold in the country are manufactured abroad

The Argentine automotive market has undergone a significant transformation, with imported vehicles now accounting for two out of every three cars sold in the country. This shift follows a policy of total import liberalization, which began to influence the market in 2024 and resulted in a substantial change in the composition of available vehicles compared to previous years.

The current landscape represents a notable departure from the market structure observed two years ago. The rise in imported units reflects a broader trend toward internationalization within the domestic sector, marking a definitive change in how vehicles are sourced and sold to consumers across the nation.