The leasing industry experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 1,823 contracts signed for a value of $636.374 million. This represents a 427% increase in the number of operations and a 72.2% increase in the transaction amount compared to the same period last year, according to a report from Leasing Argentina. This increase marks the highest number of signed contracts since 2017.
The vice president of Leasing Argentina, Nicolás Scioli, noted that this growth reflects improved economic expectations and the importance of leasing as a driver of medium- and long-term investments. The report indicates that this progress consolidates the 'V' shaped recovery that the sector has shown since the middle of last year and strengthens leasing as a key financial tool for acquiring investment and durable goods.
Ramiro Baré, president of Leasing Argentina, emphasized that leasing continues to grow quarter by quarter, driving investment in use goods due to its financial convenience, which includes full financing of the asset and allows for tax deductions. There was increased interest in financing for the purchase of transport and logistics equipment, which represented the majority of operations.
In the public sector, Provincia Leasing topped the list with a balance of $26.356 million, followed by BPN, Banco Galicia, and Supervielle. Additionally, increases were recorded in contracts for technological equipment, industrial machinery, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery, reflecting a widespread recovery in various productive sectors.
During the first quarter, it is estimated that leasing operations generated 1,301 direct jobs and SMEs remained the driving force behind this expansion, representing 40.3% of the total leasing portfolio. Regarding fund allocation, the majority was focused on transport and logistics, followed by technology, construction machinery, industrial equipment, and agricultural machinery.
By financial entities, The Capita Corporation / Banco Comafi led financing for SMEs with an allocated portfolio of $34.852 million, followed by Supervielle, Mercedes-Benz, and BICE. For large companies, The Capita Corporation / Banco Comafi also topped the list with $86.108 million, followed by HPE Financial Services, Banco Supervielle, and BBVA.
