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Automechanika Shanghai 2009

December 9-11, 2009
Shanghai New International Expo Center
Shanghai, China

WHY CHINA?

  • China’s total auto export value was USD 49.73 billion in 2008, 21.6% up year on year, while import value was USD 31.43 billion, 20.96% higher than 2007

  •  Experts predict that China’s auto industry will recover in mid 2009, ahead of the world market. Growth is estimated to be 5% to 10% in 2009, with total vehicle sales likely to reach more than 9.5 million units

  •  In 2008 there were nearly 64.7 million vehicles in China, up 13.52% from 2007

  •  By the end of 2008, imported vehicles were at 2.26 million units

  •  China imported 410,000 vehicles in 2008,up 30.53% year on year

  •  Month-on-month passenger vehicle sales improved with 4.44% increase from December 2008 to January 2009 to 610,600 units.

China has become the world largest automotive market!

Government measures to stimulate China's automotive industry – The State Council unveiled the stimulus package to boost the auto industry early this year which include US$1.5 billion to support auto companies to upgrade technologies and develop alternative-energy cars, US$730 million for farmers to upgrade farm-use vehicles, tax cuts, subsidies and improvement on credit system etc

Further expansion reconfirms Automechanika Shanghai as Asia's best automotive sourcing destination!

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  • The exhibition area is expanded to 100,000 sqm with over 2,000 exhibitors expected this year!
  • Over 1,800 exhibitors has confirmed their participation. Companies from Germany, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, UK and USA will participate under country image.
  • Specially invited overseas buyers groups are from Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and South America.
  • Specially invited buyers and professionals from 200 auto parts and accessories markets in over 60 Chinese cities, major workshops, 4S chain stores, auto refitter/tuner and technical colleges.
  • Networking events and seminars lining up for the fair include: Automechanika Academy, Matchmaking forum, product presentation, International Forum on Service Outsourcing in the Manufacturing Industry, Automobile Maintenance Equipment Dealer Convention and many more.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Target products with high potential for success in China include:  automotive accessories; measuring, testing, and control devices and systems; tuning and customizing products; auto repair and maintenance equipment; tires, paints, lubricants, additives; workshop and workstation parts and equipment; IT products, including computer systems and software; dealership management, including planning, construction and marketing.

The U.S. Commercial Service office in Shanghai will work to facilitate communication between American exhibitors and the show organizer in making arrangements to exhibit in this important event. 

U.S. Participants will receive:

  • Market Briefing on the Chinese Automotive Market

  • Briefing on how to Protect your Intellectual Property Rights in China

  • Discounted Rates at Premium Hotels

  • One-on-One Appointments with Pre-screened Buyers and Distributors Qualified by the U.S. Commercial Service will be provided upon request

Register your interest with Ms. Wenjuan Zhang in China at 011-86-21-62797630 x 8958 Wenjuan.Zhan@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  

The registration deadline is October 19, 2009

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More information about Automechanika Shanghai http://www.automechanika-shanghai.com  

More information about the Automotive Sector in China http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/automotive.html