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3w ago

Store Vacancies in Buenos Aires Jump 40% and Double in La Plata

Soaring inflation has weakened consumer demand, fueling a surge in vacant commercial premises

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De acuerdo a un relevamiento, hay más locales vacíos en CABA. 
En CABA crecieron un 40% los locales vacíos.
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Overview

  • The CAC survey found 238 vacant commercial premises in Buenos Aires during May-June 2025, up 12.3% from March-April and 40% year-on-year.
  • Rental listings declined 4.3% from the previous two-month period but rose 18.9% year-on-year, while premises for sale held steady bimonthly and climbed 37.5% annually.
  • FEMAPE data show La Plata recorded 18 inactive commercial units in May-June, doubling its count since March-April and marking a 50% increase versus the same period last year.
  • Vacancy rates diverged across Buenos Aires corridors, falling in Córdoba and Rivadavia zones but rising on Corrientes and Santa Fe avenues.
  • Retail consumption dropped 7.4% in 2024 and remains fragile under 117.8% inflation through mid-2025, intensifying pressure on the retail sector.