According to the Argentine vehicle manufacturers' association ADEFA, Argentina produced 37,762 units (passenger cars and light commercial vehicles) in May, up from 37,521 units in April.
Exports fell 6.1 percent to 25,237 units, while domestic sales remained stable at 35,979 units, of which only 11,882 units were produced. in Argentina, reflecting the country's export-oriented auto industry model.
Compared with May 2025, production in May 2026 was down 21.5 percent, exports were down 4.2 percent, and domestic sales fell 39 percent.
In the first five months of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, production was down by
According to Rodrigo Perez Graziano, president of ADEFA, “Production volumes have reached a stable base in recent months,” he said. “As we expected, the industry will undergo an adjustment process this year due to the resumption of local supply driven by new investments.”




