Contacts, Market Research, and Trade Events
U.S. AND COUNTRY CONTACTS
U.S. Embassy Trade Related Contacts
U.S. EMBASSY IN ARGENTINA
Av. Colombia 4300
C1425GMN Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 5777-4533
Internet: http://argentina.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Department of State
Vilma Socorro Martinez, Ambassador
Jefferson Brown , Deputy Chief of Mission
Timothy Stater, Counselor for Economic Affairs
Alexis F. Ludwig, Counselor for Political Affairs
Marcia Bosshardt, Counselor for Public Affairs
Daniel Perrone, Consul General
U.S. Department of Commerce
James Koloditch, Senior Commercial Officer
Christopher Becker, Commercial Attaché
Mailing Address:
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires
3130 Buenos Aires PL
Washington, D.C. 20521-3130
Phone: (54-11) 5777-4753
Fax: (54-11) 5777-4203
Email: Office.BuenosAires@trade.gov
Internet: http://export.gov/argentina/
Industry Sectors |
Sector Specialist |
Phone Number |
Agricultural Machinery |
Elizabet Simon |
(54 11) 5777-4619 |
Apparel/Footwear/Textiles |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Audio/Visual Equipment |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Automotive |
Mariangeles Perez-Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Aerospace |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Books & Periodicals |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Chemicals |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Computers |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Construction and Building Materials |
Marcela Carello |
(54-11) 5777-4765 |
Cosmetics and Toiletries |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Defense |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Education and Training Svcs. |
Diana Brandon |
(54-11) 5777-4550 |
Electronic Components |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Employment, Financial, Investment, Leasing & Insurance and Trade Promotion Services |
Marcelo Amden |
(54-11) 5777-4509 |
Energy |
Marcelo Amden |
(54-11) 5777-4509 |
Environmental |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Food Processing/Packaging |
Liliana Paz |
(54-11) 5777-4519 |
Forestry/Woodworking Machinery |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Franchising |
Marcelo Amden |
(54-11) 5777-4509 |
Furniture |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
General Consumer Goods |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
General Industrial Equipment |
Marcela Carello |
(54-11) 5777-4765 |
General Services |
Diana Brandon |
(54-11) 5777-4550 |
Healthcare/Medical Equip. |
Liliana Paz |
(54-11) 5777-4519 |
Hotel/Restaurant Equip. |
Diana Brandon |
(54-11) 5777-4550 |
Household Consumer Goods |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Jewelry |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Laboratory Eq. (Scientific) |
Marcela Carello |
(54-11) 5777-4765 |
Lawn & Garden Equipment |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Management Consulting Services |
Marcelo Amden |
(54-11) 5777-4509 |
Metalworking Equipment |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Mining Machinery |
Marcelo Amden |
(54-11) 5777-4509 |
Paper & Pulp Machinery |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Plastics Processing Eq. |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Pleasure Boats |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Pollution Control Equipment |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Ports & Shipbuilding |
Mariangeles Perez Manoileff |
(54-11) 5777-4456 |
Processed and Pet Foods |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Safety & Security Equip. |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Software |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Sporting Goods |
Josette Fiore |
(54-11) 5777-4683 |
Telecommunications |
Marina Millet |
(54-11) 5777-4851 |
Travel & Tourism Services |
Diana Brandon |
(54-11) 5777-4550 |
Note: If at any time you are unable to reach a Sector Specialist, please call the Buenos Aires Commercial Service main number (54-11) 5777-4753 for assistance.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Melinda Sallyards, Counselor for Agricultural Affairs
Brooke Markley, Agricultural Attaché
Phone: (54-11) 5777-4627
Fax: (54-11) 5777-4216
Email: Andrea.Yankelevich@fas.usda.gov
Internet: http://argentina.usembassy.gov/foreign_agricultural_service.html
In the UNITED STATES:
U.S. Department of State
Commercial and Business Affairs
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW, Room 2318
Washington, D.C. 20520-7512
Phone: 202-647-1625
Fax: 202-647-3953
Internet: http://www.state.gov/e/eb/cba/
U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of Market Access and Compliance
Anne Driscoll, Director, Office of South America
1401 Constitution Ave NW, Room 3203
Washington, DC 20230
Phone: 202-482-1648
Fax: 202-482-4726
Email:Anne.Driscoll@trade.gov
Web: http://www.trade.gov/mac/index.asp
Ashley Rosen, Argentina Desk Officer
ITA/MAC/OWH/OLAC - Room 3025
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: 202-482-6311
Fax: 202-482-4726
Email: Ashley.Rosen@trade.gov
Internet: http://www.trade.gov/mac/index.asp
U.S. Department of Commerce
Trade Information Center
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: 1-800-USA-TRAD(E)
Fax: 202-482-4473
Email: tic@trade.gov
Internet: http://www.export.gov/exportbasics/eg_main_017483.asp
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade Assistance and Promotion Office (TAPO)
1400 Independence Ave., NW
USDA South Building
Washington, D.C. 20250 - 1052
Phone: 202-720-7420
Hearing Impaired: 202-690-4374
Fax: 202-205-9728
Email: tapo@fas.usda.gov
Internet: http://www.fas.usda.gov/
AmCham and/or Bilateral Councils
American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina
Alejandro Bottan, President
Alejandro Diaz, Executive Director
Phone: (54-11) 4371-4500
Fax: (54-11) 4371-8400
Email: amcham@amchamar.com.ar
Internet: http://www.amchamar.com.ar/
Country Trade or Industry Associations
ASOCIACION DE IMPORTADORES
Y EXPORTADORES DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA (AIERA)
(Association of Argentine Importers and Exporters)
Mr. Daniel Solda, President
Mr. Adriano A. De Fina, Manager
Email: aiera@aiera.org.ar
Internet: http://www.aiera.org/
Telephone: +54 11 4342-0010
BOLSA DE COMERCIO DE BUENOS AIRES
(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange)
Mr. Adelmo J. J. Gabbi, President
Email: presidencia@bcba.sba.com.ar; cau@bolsar.com
Internet: http://www.bcba.sba.com.ar/home/index.php
CAMARA ARGENTINA DE COMERCIO
(Argentine Chamber of Commerce)
Mr. Carlos Raul De la Vega, President
Email: difusion2@cac.com.ar
Internet: http://www.cac.com.ar/
CAMARA DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR DE CORDOBA
(Chamber of Foreign Trade of Cordoba)
Ing. Néstor Haag, President
Lic. Carlos Pelliza, General Manager
Email: cacec@cacec.com.ar; gerencia@cacec.com.ar
Internet: http://www.cacec.com.ar/
Telephone: +54 - 351 – 4214804
CAMARA DE IMPORTADORES DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
(Argentine Chamber of Importers)
Mr. Diego Antonio Perez Santisteban, President
Email: cira@cira.org.ar; gg@cira.org.ar
Internet: http://www.cira.org.ar/
Telephone: (5411) 4342-1101
SOCIEDAD RURAL ARGENTINA
(Argentine Farmers' Association)
Mr. Hugo Luis Biolcati, President
Email: sra@ruralarg.org.ar
Internet: http://www.ruralarg.org.ar/
Telephone: (+54) 011-4324-4700
UNION INDUSTRIAL ARGENTINA (UIA)
(Argentine Manufacturers' Association)
Mr. Jose Ignacio de Mendiguren, President
Email: uia@uia.org.ar
Internet: http://www.uia.org.ar/
Telephone: (5411) 4124-2300
Argentine Government Agencies
For a complete list of Argentine Government agencies in Spanish, please visit: http://www.argentina.gob.ar/pais/65-autoridades-nacionales.php.
Market Research Firms in Argentina
A list of market research firms operating in Argentina is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Marcelo.Amden@trade.gov.
Country Banks
To obtain a list of banks operating in Argentina or Argentine Commercial Banks with Offices in the U.S, please review the Argentina Government Portal: http://www.argentina.gob.ar/lista_directorio.php?id_categoriaorganismo=1&noestatal=1 or contact Marcelo.Amden@trade.gov.
U.S. Commercial Banks in Argentina
AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK LTD. S.A.
Mr. Agostino Iosue, Representative
Av. Del Libertador 602, Piso 17 "A"
C1058AAH Buenos Aires
Phone (54-11) 4312-9034
Fax (54-11) 4313-0079
Email: agostino.n.iosue@aexp.com
Internet: http://www.americanexpress.com
BNY - THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
Mrs. María de la Cruz Solares, Representative
25 de Mayo 195, Piso 6
C1002ABC Buenos Aires
Phone: (+54 11) 4342 8837
Fax: (54-11) 4342-8830
Email: snavedo@bankofny.com
Internet: http://www.bnymellon.com/
CITIBANK S.A.
Mr. Juan Jose Bruchou, President
Bartolome Mitre 530
C1036AAJ Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4329-1000
Fax: (54-11) 4329-1032
Internet: http://www.citibank.com.ar
WACHOVIA BANK N.A.
Mr. Santiago Andres Elizondo, Representative
25 de Mayo 555, Piso 11
C1002ABK Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4311-7744/ 4313-9090
Fax: (54-11) 4314-0822
Internet: http://www.wachovia.com/
J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO.
Mr. Facundo Gómez Minujin, General Manager
Av. Eduardo Madero 900, Piso 23
C1043AAE Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4325-8046
Fax: (54-11) 4348-7296
Internet: http://www.jpmorgan.com/
SAFRA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK
Mr. Raymond Kassin, Representative
Av. Leandro N. Alem 855, Piso 33
C1001AAD Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4875-5555
Fax: (54-11) 4875-5550
Internet: http://www.safra.com/
FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST
Dr. Miguel E. Barca, Representative
Cerrito 228, Piso 7
C1010AAF Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4384-0550
Email: barcam@barcaauditores.com
Internet: http://www.firstintlbank.com/ - http://www.barcaauditores.com/
U.S. Financial Institutions Offering Ex-Im Finance to Importers
UPS CAPITAL BUSINESS CREDIT
Mr. Miguel Eduardo Barca – Representative
Cerrito 228, Piso 7
C1010AAS Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4384-0550
Fax: (54-11) 4384-0550
Email: barcam@barcaauditores.com
Internet: http://www.upscapital.com/sa/
PNC BANK
Mr. Alejandro Simancas Tulián - International Trade Development
Edificio Laminar Plaza
Ing. Butty 240, Piso 4
C1001AFB Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4590-2223
Email: asimancas@pnc-conmsultant.net
Internet: http://www.pnc.com
Multilateral Development Bank Offices in Argentina
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Mr. Jose Luis Lupo, Representative
Email: BIDArgentina@iadb.org
Internet: http://www.iadb.org/
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
IFC FIELD OFFICE
Mr. Salem Rohana, Country Manager
Email: ABrizio@ifc.org
Internet: http://www.ifc.org/
WORLD BANK FIELD OFFICE
Ms. Penelope Brook, Regional Country Officer
Email: pbrook@worldbank.org
Internet: http://www.worldbank.org
Mrs. Veronica Salatino, Country Officer
Email: vsalatino@worldbank.org
Telephone: 5411 4316-9700
Country Law Firms
To obtain a list of Law Firms operating in Argentina, please contact: Diana.Brandon@trade.gov.
Consultants
Technical Telecommunications Consultants
A list of technical telecommunications consultants in Argentina is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Marina.Millet@trade.gov.
Intellectual Property Consultants
A list of intellectual property consultants in Argentina is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Liliana.Paz@trade.gov.
Customs Brokers/Freight Forwarders in Argentina
To obtain a list of customs brokers or freight forwarders in Argentina as well as address general questions regarding customs issues and regulations, please contact: Mariangeles.Perez-Manoileff@trade.gov.
Maritime Agencies/Bonded Warehouses/Port Terminals
A list of maritime agencies, Bonded Warehouses and/or Port Terminals is available upon request to the following e-mail address: Mariangeles.Perez-Manoileff@trade.gov.
Airline Companies
A list of airlines operating in Argentina can be obtained by visiting the following web site:
http://www.aa2000.com.ar/ip_la_internacionales.aspx or contact: Diana.Brandon@trade.gov.
Couriers
DHL INTERNATIONAL S.A.
Mr. Ricardo Sacco, Director Argentina Operations
Larrazabal 2255
C1440CVB Buenos Aires
Phone/Fax: (54-11) 4630-1000
Fax: (54-11) 4630-1036
Internet: http://www.dhl.com.ar/en.html
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. (FEDEX)
Ms. Silvina Prette, General Manager Argentina Branch
Maipu 753 Lobby
C1006ACI Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4630-0300
Fax: (54-11) 4630-0380
Internet: http://www.fedex.com/ar_english/
TNT EXPRESS ARGENTINA/TNT ARGENTINA S.A.
Ms. Liliana Passarelli, President
Av. Osvaldo Cruz 3201
C1293ADK Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4309-0880
Fax: (54-11) 4309-0801
Internet: http://www.tnt.com/express/generic/en_ar/site/home.html
UPS DE ARGENTINA S.A.
Mr. German Riccardo, General Manager
Luis Sáenz Peña 1351
C1135ABC Buenos Aires
Phone: (54-11) 4339-2877/2811
Fax: (54-11) 4339-2859
Internet: http://www.ups.com/content/ar/en/index.jsx
Hotels in Argentina
For information on hotels in Argentina, please contact Diana.Brandon@trade.gov.
To view market research reports produced by the U.S. Commercial Service, please go to the following website: http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp and click on Market Research Library.
Please note that these reports are only available to U.S. citizens and U.S. companies. Registration is required, but free of charge.
Please click on the link below for information on upcoming trade events.
http://www.export.gov/tradeevents/index.asp
Please click on the link below for information on upcoming trade events sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service in Argentina.
http://export.gov/argentina/tradeevents/index.asp
Return to Argentina Country Commercial Guide
