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Argentina’s Christmas Tree Costs Up 12% as TEMU and SHEIN Undercut Local Kits

Economists say easier access to dollars tempered this season’s decoration price increases.

Overview

  • Focus Market reports the eight‑item decoration set totals AR$423,955 in 2025, a 12% rise from AR$377,504 in 2024.
  • Item moves were uneven, with pesebres up ~28%, LED lights up ~27% and green garlands up ~18%, while wreaths fell ~17% and a 24‑ornament set dropped ~29%.
  • TN’s Buenos Aires survey found a local midrange combo at about AR$77,500 versus an imported equivalent from TEMU/SHEIN at US$32 (≈ AR$47,360), a gap exceeding 60%.
  • The Argentine Toy Chamber warns of mass entry of uncertified imported items and urges tighter border checks and updated market surveillance.
  • Consumer polling shows 74% prioritize promotions and discounts, and interviews indicate many households are switching to cheaper imported kits as Dec. 8 tree‑building traditions drive demand.