Jun 10, 2014 Robert Kaiser events, carparts, news
The 8th edition of Automechanika Istanbul was a clear indication of the dynamic nature of the automotive aftermarket in Turkey.
Istanbul, a city with a population of 14, 6 million (although it is said that the actual population is closer to 20 million) is a city that never sleeps, with traffic snarl-ups evident on its highways as late as 23:00! This massive metropolis - which spans the European and Asian continents across the Bosporus - is without doubt, the largest commercial hub in Turkey and has been the venue of Automechanika Istanbul since the inception of the Show in 2001.
Initially a bi-annual show, it is now an annual event and the record numbers of 1 475 exhibitors and 44 469 visitors at Automechanika Istanbul 2014 vindicates the decision to go annual. The Turkish automotive sector is massive in terms of sheer size, producing 1, 3 million vehicles annually. The country is the 3rd largest light commercial and 6th largest truck manufacturer in Europe and the industry plans to export 1, 5 million vehicles by 2015, when the production capacity is expected to grow to be the 3rd largest in Europe and 10th largest worldwide.
This supports a large automotive aftermarket. There could be opportunities in this market for South African exporters and if you are in the export market and have not yet considered Turkey, it may well be worth your while to do so. South African products generally have a solid reputation for quality and it may well be worthwhile to spend some time to research the potential for your products in the Turkish market.
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