Quarterly Newsletter - Winter 2016
Turkey sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, offering a
unique position to penetrate all markets in Central Asia, the CIS and the
Caucus. It offers established production
with 19 international vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Toyota, Renault,
Fiat, Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, Peugeot, Man, Mercedes, Isuku and Mitsubishi.
Total automotive exports exceed all other traditional exports. Furthermore,
Turkey has been a member of the Customs Union Agreement with the European Union
since 1996.
In 2023, The Turkish Republic will celebrate its 100th
anniversary, and expects local production to reach 4 million units per year,
with 3 million units for the export market. To accomplish these goals, GOT
announced a special series of incentives specific to the automotive industry,
both for the OEMs and parts manufacturers, that will help the industry reach
these target levels. Some of the major
products imported are diesel and semi-diesel engines, body and parts for the
assembling industry, gear boxes, engine parts, tires, internal combustion
engines, steering wheels, brakes and servo brakes. Most industry leaders, such as Delphi and
Bosch have direct investments or JV partnerships with Turkish
manufacturers. Currently, there are 250
foreign investors in the parts industry. There are two major events planned in
2016 that benefit U.S. firms: Automotive
Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will lead a trade mission to Turkey on
April 3-7, 2016, and there will be a U.S. Pavilion at the Automechanika
Istanbul show on April 7-10, 2016. To
learn more about pursuing sales to Turkey join the Jan 14 webinar or contact Lesa.Forbes@trade.gov or Berrin.Irturk@trade.gov.
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Webinar: Opportunities in Turkey's Auto & Transportation
Sector, Jan 14, 10:30 AM EST. Join us to
learn how to do business in Turkey and what U.S. firms can expect in the
market, as well as exhibit opportunities at the Automechanika Istanbul Trade
Show. Contact Lesa.Forbes@trade.gov
Webinar: Opportunities
in Mexico’s Automotive & Transportation Industries, Jan 22, 11:00 AM
EST. Gain valuable insight into what U.S. firms need to do to be successful in the Mexican market, and products and services in greatest demand. Contact Colleen.Fisher@trade.gov
Meet Transportation Sector Experts in
Washington, DC, Feb 1- 4, 2016. Explore business opportunities and multilateral funding
support for large international transportation projects. Visiting foreign delegations.
SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference, United Arab Emirates, Mar
29-Apr 2, 2016.
Automechanika Istanbul, Turkey, Apr 7-10, 2016 - Turkey’s leading
international trade fair for the automotive service industry targeting trade
visitors from Turkey, Eastern Europe, Asia and North Africa. US Pavilion
supported. Contact Berrin.Irturk@trade.gov
PAACE Automechanika, Mexico City, Apr 13-15, 2016 - Mexico and
Central America's most important automotive trade show in the capital of the
world’s 8th largest vehicle producer. Contact Monica.Martinez@trade.gov
Automotive Trade Missions to Peru, May 17-20, 2016, and Guatemala & El Salvador (optional stop), June 20-24 -
The Auto Care Association and the International Trade Administration announce
two opportunities to enter and expand U.S. exports to growing markets in Latin
America. These missions are a cost-effective opportunity to gain firsthand
market information and meet one-on-one with foreign industry executives,
pre-screened to match your specific business objectives. Contact carolina.arregoces@autocare.org
or kellie.holloway@trade.gov
INTERMOT 2016, Cologne, Germany, Oct 5-9, 2016. Leading motorcycle event in Europe for the
trade industry, featuring a US Pavilion. Contact Kristian.Richardson@trade.gov
Hannover Messe, Hannover Germany, Apr 25-29, 2016 - The world's leading trade
show focusing on industrial equipment. For the first time ever, the U.S. will be
featured as Partner Country. Join the US Pavilion in the Mobilitec Hall.
Register Your Interest at www.export.gov/hannovermesse
Automotive Manufacturing Meetings Detroit, Nov 8-10,
2016. B2B matchmaking program for Tier 1&2 suppliers. Contact Eve.Lerman@trade.gov
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TURKEY: Vehicle armoring for Ministry of Health. Contractor
seeks engineering and technical consultancy for Toyota Land Cruiser BR6-BR7
armor levels. Contact Berrin.Irturk@trade.gov,
U.S. Consulate Izmir.
ROMANIA: Petrom, an
integrated oil company and the largest corporation in Romania seeks solutions
for fast charging stations. Contact Corina.Gheorghisor@trade.gov , U.S.
Embassy Bucharest.
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Looking for foreign market intelligence you can trust? Need an expert’s advice on establishing an office overseas? Know the trade barriers to watch out for and the regulations you need to follow? How about culture and business customs for that next trip?
Look no further than the U.S. Commercial Department’s Country Commercial Guides.
Find information on:
• Market Overview, Challenges, Opportunities & Entry Strategies
• Political Environment
• Selling U.S. Products and Services
• Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment
• Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards
• Investment Climate Statement
• Trade and Project Financing
• Business Travel
Access Country Commercial Guides at: http://export.gov/ccg/
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Recreational Vehicle Industry Association Create
Opportunities for U.S. Companies to Expand Overseas
12/15/2015 by Marcus D. Jadotte, Assistant
Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis
Earlier this month, I had the
pleasure of personally congratulating the Recreation Vehicle Industry
Association (RVIA) on its new Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)
award at the 2015 National RV Trade Show. MDCP Export Awards provide financial
and Commerce Department staff resources to trade associations and other
nonprofits for projects that will generate exports. RVIA’s award will help the
RV industry produce an estimated $336 million in U.S. exports to China, Japan
and South Korea over the next three years. Read more...
Pictured above:
A/S Marcus Jadotte,
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of RVIA, and Director, the Office of Consumer Goods
Jim Rice touring a Thor Motor Coach, made in Elkhart, Indiana. Photo credit:
Jillian Doody
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