Argentina Medical Gas and Equipment Market Overview,2030

The medical gas and equipment market in Argentina has undergone significant modernization in recent years, shaped by healthcare infrastructure expansion, technological advancement, and government-backed hospital reform programs. Historically, medical gas supply in Argentina relied heavily on imported cylinders until the 1990s when major hospitals such as Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Hospital El Cruce in Florencio Varela, and Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín began adopting centralized medical gas pipeline systems to improve operational safety and clinical efficiency. The demand for oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air grew substantially due to the increasing prevalence of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, with the Argentine Society of Pneumology reporting that more than 15% of the adult population experiences chronic respiratory symptoms. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the evolution of on-site oxygen generation systems using PSA technology, with installations at Hospital Posadas and Hospital Fernández to secure uninterrupted oxygen supply amid global logistical disruptions. Argentina’s health authorities, under the supervision of ANMAT and the Ministry of Health, enforce rigorous standards on gas purity and system installation through local codes aligned with ISO and WHO frameworks. Engineering firms such as Induquímica and Cryogas Argentina play key roles in designing, installing, and maintaining hospital manifold and distribution systems that integrate with automated monitoring and alarm solutions. The use of IoT-based gas control software and real-time pressure tracking has become increasingly common in large healthcare networks, particularly in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Cryogenic storage systems and high-pressure cylinder innovations have improved safety and efficiency, while environmental measures have promoted the reuse and recycling of aluminum cylinders to reduce emissions. Training programs supported by the Argentine Association of Hospital Engineers ensure that technical personnel maintain certification in gas safety handling. Through automation, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory discipline, Argentina’s medical gas industry continues to advance as an integral component of its national healthcare modernization.

According to the research report, ""Argentina Medical Gas and Equipment Market Overview, 2030,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Argentina Medical Gas and Equipment market was valued at more than USD 130 Million in 2024. Argentina’s medical gas and equipment market demonstrates dynamic growth driven by public-private collaboration, industrial investments, and healthcare digitalization. Leading producers such as Air Liquide Argentina, Linde Argentina, and Indura Argentina dominate the sector, supplying oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air to hospitals, research centers, and diagnostic laboratories across major cities including Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza. During the pandemic, Air Liquide partnered with the Ministry of Health to deploy emergency cryogenic oxygen storage and on-site generation systems across public hospitals, while Linde Argentina established new filling stations in Rosario and La Plata to ensure continuous supply to both urban and rural areas. Local manufacturers such as Cryogas and Gases Sudamericanos have expanded their PSA oxygen plant installations to provincial hospitals under government health infrastructure programs. Home-based oxygen therapy is gaining traction with devices supplied by VitalAire and Oxylife Argentina, providing portable oxygen concentrators to patients with long-term respiratory conditions. Research institutions like the National University of La Plata and CONICET are developing AI-driven gas monitoring and leak detection solutions for hospital networks. The Argentine government’s Plan Federal de Salud and investments through the National Institute of Industrial Technology have encouraged domestic production of medical gas cylinders and control systems, strengthening self-reliance and reducing import dependence. Startups such as Meditec Gases and ArgenGas are focusing on low-cost, portable medical gas solutions for remote regions in Patagonia and the Northwest. Logistic challenges in these areas are being addressed through cryogenic transport fleets and hybrid supply models that combine bulk distribution with on-site generation. The integration of digital dashboards for gas management, introduced by engineering firms in collaboration with hospitals, is enhancing predictive maintenance and efficiency.

In Argentina the medical gases and equipment market is organised around two fundamental segments that operate in close connection, one being the production and distribution of medical gases and the other the manufacturing and installation of medical gas delivery systems. The medical gases segment covers oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and medical air supplied to hospitals, clinics and home-care providers across provinces such as Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza and Santa Fe. These gases are used throughout both public and private healthcare facilities like Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires and Hospital El Cruce in Florencio Varela, which rely on a steady supply for respiratory therapy and surgical operations. On the equipment side Argentinian firms and distributors supply manifold systems, cylinder banks, regulators, pressure control valves, vacuum systems, flowmeters and pipeline networks designed according to national safety codes. The equipment also includes portable oxygen concentrators and compact units used in ambulatory and home-care environments, particularly in regions such as Tucumán and Misiones where mobility and adaptability are crucial. Equipment service companies across Argentina provide installation, calibration and preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability. The interdependence between medical gases and equipment is significant since high-purity gases must be stored and distributed through compatible hardware with strict safety compliance to ensure uninterrupted patient care. Hospitals in major cities are increasingly upgrading to digital monitoring and automatic switchover manifold systems while smaller facilities depend on cylinder-based operations supported by local gas suppliers. The result is a product landscape that combines industrial gas production with technologically advanced delivery and monitoring systems that meet the diverse healthcare demands across Argentina’s urban and regional settings.

In Argentina the applications of medical gases and associated equipment extend across therapeutic, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and other medical domains within both the public and private healthcare systems. Therapeutically hospitals use oxygen and medical air for critical care, surgery and emergency medicine, particularly in facilities such as Hospital de Clínicas José de San Martín in Buenos Aires and Hospital Central de Mendoza where ventilators and gas networks are integrated with intensive-care infrastructure. Diagnostic applications include the use of carbon dioxide for laparoscopic surgery in surgical units of Rosario and Córdoba, helium in magnetic resonance imaging systems for magnet cooling and calibration gases for blood gas analyzers in hospital laboratories throughout Argentina. The pharmaceutical industry in the Buenos Aires province and cities like Córdoba and Bahía Blanca uses nitrogen and oxygen to maintain sterile environments, support drug formulation and assist cryogenic storage of vaccines and biological materials. Other applications involve nitrous oxide for anesthesia in dental clinics, portable oxygen for ambulances and field hospitals in Patagonia and mobile gas systems for emergency response teams during natural disasters or rural outreach. Regulatory oversight by the National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices ensures adherence to purity, quality and safety standards for both gases and equipment across all these uses. The widespread adoption of advanced gas-delivery systems in Argentina demonstrates their importance in both clinical treatment and industrial healthcare processes.

In Argentina medical gases and equipment are used by a wide range of end-users including hospitals, home healthcare providers, ambulatory surgical centers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and academic and research institutions each with specific operational needs. Major hospitals such as Hospital Alemán in Buenos Aires and Hospital San Roque in Córdoba operate large-scale pipeline systems, manifold banks, central oxygen plants and vacuum networks that supply surgical, emergency and intensive-care departments. Home healthcare providers deliver portable oxygen concentrators, cylinder sets and flow regulators to chronic patients in rural areas such as Salta and Jujuy where access to large hospitals is limited. Ambulatory surgical centers in cities like Rosario and Mar del Plata rely on compact delivery systems and mobile gas cylinders for outpatient and dental surgeries. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms in industrial zones such as Pilar and La Plata use ultra-high-purity gas systems for drug manufacturing, sterilization and analytical testing laboratories requiring precise control equipment and safety measures. Academic and research institutions including the University of Buenos Aires Faculty of Medicine and the National University of Córdoba operate dedicated gas pipeline installations, cryogenic systems and laboratory delivery units for medical research and teaching hospitals. Each end-user sector in Argentina depends on reliable gas supply, compliant installation practices and ongoing maintenance services to ensure uninterrupted function and adherence to the nation’s healthcare and safety standards.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Medical Gas and Equipment Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type
• Medical Gases
• Medical Gas Equipment

By Application
• Therapeutic
• Diagnostic
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Others

By End-User
• Hospitals
• Home Healthcare
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
• Academic & Research Institutions Show more