Updated: July 2025 (last 72–96 hours)
Buenos Aires, July 2025
1. PwC – M&A Boom and Strategic Acquisitions
Argentina is undergoing an unprecedented cycle of mergers and acquisitions, with 99 deals closed in 2024 totaling USD 8 billion — the highest volume since 2017.
Projections indicate sustained growth, potentially reaching 120–150 transactions annually in the next few years.
Key sectors include shale and LNG energy, agribusiness, digital banking, and logistics infrastructure.
Regulatory simplification and a clear legal framework for private-to-private business transactions consolidate a favorable environment for partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic alliances.
➡️ Opportunity for investors seeking undervalued strategic assets in an emerging market.
2. OECD – Economic Survey of Argentina (July 2025)
The OECD highlights Argentina’s fiscal discipline, reactivation of private investment, and improvements in competitiveness and productivity.
It recommends continued economic openness and institutional stability to attract sustainable long-term capital.
➡️ Multilateral support reinforces investor confidence and validates Argentina’s structural reform path.
3. ResearchAndMarkets – Construction and Infrastructure Sector 2025
Argentina’s construction sector is projected to grow by 4.1% in 2025, driven by housing, roadworks, logistics, and energy infrastructure.
The use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and access to international capital are accelerating execution.
➡️ Opportunity for construction firms, infrastructure funds, and industrial suppliers.
4. Moiguer – Rising Demand in Mid/High-End Consumption
A growing consumer segment (25–30%) is increasing spending on technology, healthcare, education, and travel.
High unmet demand is concentrated in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza, with potential for international brands and digital platforms.
➡️ Attractive landscape for premium services, retail, and B2C platforms.
Legal & Regulatory Framework – Strong Private Sector Protection
Argentina provides a solid and transparent legal environment for private-to-private business transactions, backed by an independent civil judiciary and internationally recognized arbitration mechanisms.
➡️ Legal certainty, enforceability of contracts, and asset protection make Argentina highly investable under private frameworks.
High-Potential Sectors (2025–2027)
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Energy: LNG development, shale licenses, international joint ventures
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Infrastructure: River-rail logistics, port hubs, interregional connectivity
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Agribusiness: Value-added exports, biotech, and agritech
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Tech & Fintech: Digital payments, AI in healthcare, logistics platforms
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Urban Development: Housing, industrial clusters, regional growth hubs
Strategic Entry Window for Foreign Capital
Argentina is undergoing macroeconomic normalization and opening to international capital.
Conditions favor:
✅ Asset appreciation potential
✅ Legal security in private transactions
✅ Competitive sectors with low saturation
✅ Multilateral institutional backing and country risk reduction
Investor Message
“In a competitive global context, Argentina offers a strategic gateway to South America.
With key undervalued assets, a solid legal framework for private ventures, and a pro-investment economic agenda, the time to enter is now.”
Best regards,
Cristian M. Celeste