Quarterly Newsletter - Autumn 2015
The automotive industry is essential to the U.S.
economy. It is one of the largest employers, supporting more than 8
million U.S. jobs and is the largest manufactured goods export sectors in the
U.S. The U.S. Commercial Service, a division of the U.S. Department of
Commerce, provides this newsletter to companies interested in
enhancing international business development.
UAE’s automotive market is the second largest after Saudi
Arabia in the GCC. Roughly 75% of
consumers are planning automobile purchases in the next calendar year, and
virtually the entire supply of cars and light vehicles are imported. UAE is
also one of the largest importers of used cars becoming a regional hub not only
for cars but also for vehicle parts and components in the entire MENA region. Meanwhile,
the MENA region saw some $3.4B in OE investment in new assembly and related
facilities. With UAE’s strong economic growth, solid household spending and
increased access to vehicle financing, the automotive industry is expect to
remain robust over the coming years. This
positive projection bodes well for U.S. automotive aftermarket and specialty
equipment suppliers. Automechanika Jeddah
(Jan 2016) and Dubai (May 2016) are supported by the U.S. Commercial Service,
providing an excellent platform for building sales in the region. To learn more
about pursuing sales to the UAE and be put in touch with your local Global Automotive
Trade Specialist, contact Lesa.Forbes@trade.gov.
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The Auto Care Association will receive $299,345 from the
International Trade Administration’s (ITA) Market Development Cooperator
Program (MDCP) to help the automotive industry produce exports to Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru. These funds are expected
to generate an estimated $55 million in exports during the next three years by
companies across the United States. Find out how you can join Auto Care’s international
trade support activities, contact Andres.Castrillon@autocare.org
or Todd.Peterson@trade.gov.
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Discover Global Markets Conference: Pacific Rim Customers, Orange County CA, Oct 28-30
Recreational transportation and automotive sectors are among
the focus at this premier event. The
dynamic 2-day conference with unparalleled access to 29 market experts, panel
discussions on cutting edge trends with industry leaders, contacts and insights
to grow internationally. Attend country and industry sessions, learn about
global branding, international marketing, fulfillment, distribution, and
protecting your Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, Las Vegas, Nov 3-6, 2016 –
Meet international buyers and U.S. Department of Commerce
representatives who will attend both shows.
SEMA Show (Las Vegas
Convention Center): Premier automotive specialty products trade event.
On November 2, SEMA will hold four roundtable sessions on selling to the Middle East,
China, Russia and Australia, which will include discussions with U.S.
companies interested in selling to each of these markets, as well as buyers
from these regions. In addition, the SEMA Show will feature a Center for
International Trade for international buyers and SEMA Show exhibitors, located
at N255.
AAPEX
(Sands Convention Center): Premier auto parts aftermarket industry event.
International buyers and AAPEX exhibitors can visit the International Business
Center, Level 1 Casanova Room 501-503 for trade counseling and matchmaking
support.
ITS
Congress Bordeaux France, Oct 5-9, 2015 – Intelligent Transportation
Systems thought leaders and commercial innovators assemble. The U.S. Commercial
Service is providing on-sight B2B matchmaking for US participants. Contact Karl.Kailing@trade.gov
Automotive Component Manufacturing Opportunities in
Botswana, Oct 15, 2015 at 10:00 Eastern. A Direct Line call with the US Embassy in Gaborone about the local market.
Rematec,
Las Vegas, Oct 31-Nov 2 – Largest remanufacturing trade show in North
America. Meet Commerce escorted foreign
buyers!
Contact Glenn.VanPolen@trade.gov
National RV
Show, Kentucky, Dec 1-3, 2015 – International buyers supported. Join B2B
activities. Contact Mark.Cooper@trade.gov
Automechanika
Shanghai, Dec 2-5, 2015 – World’s second largest trade fair for the
auto services industry. USA Pavilion and
more for US exporters. Contact Wellington.Chu@trade.gov
Mexico Automotive
Industry Summit, Leon Guanajuato, Dec 9-10 -- B2B matchmaking schedule and industry presentations
from Central Mexico-based OEMs. VIP pass available. Contact Juan.Herrera@trade.gov
EICMA Milan Italy, Dec 19-22, 2015 – Join the USA Pavilion at
this premier annual trade event for the motorcycle, moped, and scooter sector
in Italy. Last year’s show hosted 1,100 exhibitors on 260,000sqm of exhibition
space, and 50,245 trade visitors. More on this show.
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Top Markets Reports provide U.S. auto parts and recreational transportation suppliers the honest assessment of opportunities and challenges needed to successfully export to various markets throughout the world. Models project through 2020 with rankings for a total of 30 markets for auto parts suppliers and a more narrow review for the recreational transportation sector. These include detailed country case studies written about these countries: Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand.
Automotive Parts Top Markets
Recreational Transportation Top Markets
Trends in U.S. Vehicle Exports
U.S. vehicle exports reached $57 billion in 2014, an increase of 138% from 2009 levels, and the U.S. motor vehicle and parts manufacturing industry directly employs over 876,800 workers. As the largest manufactured goods export sector, the success of the U.S. automotive industry (vehicles and parts) plays a critical role in increasing overall U.S. exports and our economic strength.
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SAUDI ARABIA: Riyadh based auto care services company to all
brands of cars seeks to diversify into glass coating & smart tinting
products; electronic insulation technology (transparent protection); ceramic
protection products. Contact Abuelgasim.Mukhtar@trade.gov
MALAYSIA: Urgent need
by leading local oil and gas company in Malaysia for an armored vehicle to
ferry their executive in Iraq and Sudan.
Vehicles must be extremely stable in rugged terrain at medium to high
speeds (Direct contact Mr. Kenny Yip at kenyip_tmsb@me.com). Contact Randall.Liew@trade.gov US Embassy
Kuala Lumpur.
CHILE: Railroad
maintenance company ICIL ICAFAL (www.icafal.cl or www.iciicafal.cl) seeks partnership with U.S.
equipment supplier offering rail saw,
rail drill, sleeper (tie) drill, screwing machine, electric tamper and track
jack. Contact Claudia.melkonian@trade.gov, US
Embassy Santiago.
TANZANIA, RWANDA, BURUNDI:
Governments of Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi announced a tender for the
new railway PPP with a line from Dar (standard gauge) to Isaka, to Kigali, with
a link to Burundi. Largely paralleling the Central Rail Corridor, it will be
1672km in length and initial capital investments, including rolling stock, is
expected to be between $5–6 billion. More information can be found at www.dikkmrail.com.
Contact Mary.Msemwa@trade.gov, US
Embassy Dar es Salaam
INDONESIA: Interest in
joint venture or turn-key project collaboration in country’s first aircraft
tire retreading recycling project sought by PT. Rubberman Crown Tire Retread
and Rubber Group is a family business started as a conventional hot cure tire
retreading factory. The company introduced the “cold” retreading system and
expanded to 37 factories across Indonesia and abroad. It is the largest tire
retreading company in the country and it has been operating since 1982. Contact
Yulie.Tanuwidjaja@trade.gov, US
Embassy Jakarta.
MYANMAR: Myanmar Railway is now inviting Expression of
Interest from reputable local, international or Joint Venture developers to
undertake design and build works for Yangon Central Railways Station Area
Comprehensive Development project. Deadline Nov 6. Contact MayThet.Win@trade.gov or WinMT1@state.gov, US Embassy Rangoon.
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Ford Ranger
Assembly in Nigeria: US vehicle
manufacturer Ford announced it will assemble its Ranger pickup in Nigeria,
starting in October. In partnership with
Ford dealer group Coscharis Motors, the plant will be Ford’s first African
production location outside South Africa. It will have the capacity to assemble
up to 5,000 units a year and will be destined for sale in Nigeria only. Ford
will assemble the Ranger at a semi-knockdown (SKD) level, using body parts and
components imported from South Africa. For information on connecting with this
project, contact Chamberlain.Eke@trade.gov at the US Commercial Service, US
Embassy Nigeria.
Car Share
Market in Turkey: Turkey’s
first car share operator, Atlagit, established in March 2010, but has since
ceased operation. Similarly, MobiCar
which started in November 2012 has also closed shop. Currently, there are two
car share companies still serving the market: Yoyo and ZipCar.
Yoyo (www.driveyoyo.com) was the second to enter the market
in March, 2012. Today the company serves Istanbul with 54 vehicles. ZipCar Turkey (www.zipcar.com.tr), is operated by Otokoç
Automotive and offers 500 vehicles, also only in the Istanbul region.
Both companies provide valet service and mobile applications,
and are appealing given high vehicle purchase, tax, maintenance and parking
costs in Istanbul. More and more
passengers are getting used to the system and anticipate expansion into other
larger cities such as Ankara and Izmir.
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From 19 global locations, the Global Automotive & Transportation
Team convened in Detroit for the NACE/CARs Expo and strategic planning. “Thanks
to GM for the Chevy Volt tour!”
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Commerce’s Assistant Secretary for Industry and
Analysis, Marcus Jaddotte, along with other U.S. Department of Commerce
representatives (see below), toured General Motors’ Fairfax plant, led by GM
Fairfax Plant Manager Bill Kulhanek (August 2015)
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(L to R) Tricia Van Orden, Executive Secretary, President’s
Export Council; Jenna Pilat, Director,
ITA Advocacy Office; Marcus Jaddotte, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Industry and Analysis; Nya Igambi, Director, U.S. Commercial Service -
Missouri; Aparna Sahgal, Deputy Director, USDOC Office of Advisory Committees
& Industry Outreach
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