Overview of Weighing Scale Industry in Argentina and How to Buy Weighing Scales

Introduction to Argentina

Argentina has a population of 45.2 million people
Capital: Buenos Aires
Official Language: Spanish
Total Area: 2.78 million km2
Currency: Argentine Peso

Economic Statistics of Argentina

Economic Overview:

Argentina is the 2nd largest economy in South America
Argentina has a GDP of $409 Billion
The largest industries of Argentina are Motor vehicle and Auto parts, Textile, Steel, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Printing, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer durables, and Industrial and Farm Machinery.

Economy breakdown:

Services 54.33%
Industry 23.41%
Agriculture 6.08%.

Main importers of Argentina’s goods:

China 7%
Brazil 16%
USA 8%.
Vietnam 4%
India 4%.
Spain 3%.

Main exporters to Argentina:

China 19%
Brazil 27%
USA 11%.
Germany 5%
Mexico 3%
Bolivia 2%

The Manufacturing Industry in Argentina

The Manufacturing Industry contributes to Argentina’s economic growth yearly by at least 15% of GDP. Argentina's government strongly supports its manufacturing industry through partnerships, innovation, industrialization, urbanization, improved infrastructure, and research and development.

The growth and development in this sector have led to increased employment, salaries, and wages, as well as labor productivity in Argentina.

Some of the manufacturing sub-sectors in Argentina include:

Electronics : This is one of the fastest-growing industries in Argentina due to resource availability. Favorable government policies have also enabled the electronics industry to record progressive growth. Some of the electronic equipment Camaweigh trade are:

Pharmaceutical: The government of Argentina spends an estimated 22% of the annual allocation for research and development. This sector is termed as the engine of economic growth, technology, employment, and scientific research and development. The latest financial data states the pharmaceutical sector contributes 4.9% of the industry’s total added value, and about 3.3% to Argentina’s gross production value. Some of the Pharmaceutical equipment that Camaweigh trade are:

Counting Scales are often used in laboratories and commercial industries. They provide accurate records and readings.

PharmaceuticalChemical: This is one of the fastest-growing industries in Argentina. It contributes to about 12% of the total country’s manufacturing revenue and 9% of Argentina’s gross domestic product (GDP). This sector generates about USD 25,000 million annually. Some of the chemical equipment that Camaweigh trade are:

The Transportation and Logistic Industry in Argentina

Given Argentina's economic growth, the demand for vehicle weighing scales in the transportation and logistics services in Argentina has remained diverse. It is expected to increase in the coming years. The main contributors to the growth are demand for new and modern technology, improved infrastructure, urbanization, innovation, and good government policies.

The increased digitalization in the transport and logistics industries are some of the factors that have led to the industry’s growth by opening the country to international markets.

In 2025, Argentina’s Logistics sector, through the government’s investment and infrastructure plan, is planning a significant upgrade of the country’s infrastructure, such as road and rail networks, airports, and seaports. This aims to increase the sector's capacity to handle more import and export goods and further improve the standards of operations by increasing its labor force.

Types of Weighing System Used in Transportation and Logistic Industry

These weighing scales are applied to many kinds of industries, such as shipping, construction, agriculture logistics, and vehicle.

Sea Ports and Trading Hubs of Argentina.

Argentina is accessible by both land and sea.
For international trading, the main seaports in Argentina are: Port Bahia Blanca, Port Buenos Aires, Port La Plata, Port Colorada, and Port Ushuaia, port San Antonia Este, and port Caleta Paula.

When exporting products to our clients in Argentina, Camaweigh uses the largest and busiest port of Buenos Aires.

What Weighing Scales does Argentina Import?

According to the latest trade data, some of the leading weighing scales that Argentina import include:

What regulations are there on importing equipment to Argentina?

The government of Argentina requires all importers to present the following documents to the custom's authorities:

Minimum Import Prices: Every importer is required under the law to make a tax deposit in case of price variance between the minimum import price and the declared value at customs. This was drafted under a specific Harmonized Schedule (HS) code to avoid under-invoicing.
Import Tariffs: Special tariffs are determined in terms of units of measurements and are expressed in monetary value.
Other Import requirements include:
Bill of Landing
Certificate of origin
Packing list.
Declaration form.
Document of inspection.
Insurance certificate.
Certificate of weight and volume.
Cargo release order
Terminal landing receipts
Identification document.
Delivery order.
Commercial invoice. (Three copies plus an origin)

Camaweigh will make sure to handle all logistic and document processes for your company and our worldwide clients.

Why Should Argentina Import Equipment?

Lack of resources – The manufacturing sector of Argentina lacks enough raw materials to produce the required quantities as per the market demand.
Low cost of production – Countries like China have cheap labor, cheap raw materials, and low taxes.
High equipment cost - The cost of production, maintenance, and running of manufacturing equipment is higher in Argentina compared to other countries.
Quality of equipment - Every company wants to use high-quality and durable equipment, and most international suppliers have built brand reputations based on consistency and timely delivery.

Where Can I Buy Equipment for Argentina?

Camaweigh has been exporting a wide range of weighing equipment to clients in Argentina. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +86-131-2037-9271 for a FREE quotation.