International Auto Parts & Aftermarket Service Exhibition (Frankfurt, Kazakhstan) & Central Asia (Astana) International Commercial Vehicle Exhibition

International Auto Parts and After-Sales Service Exhibition in Frankfurt (Kazakhstan) and

Central Asia (Astana) International Commercial Vehicle Exhibition

Automechanika Astana & Futuroad Expo Astana

Exhibition Overview:

Exhibition Cycle: Once a year

Exhibition Dates: April 17-19, 2024

Exhibition Venue: Korme Exhibition Center, Astana (Nur-Sultan)

Exhibition Introduction:

Kazakhstan, located in Central Asia, is the world's largest landlocked country, spanning Eurasia and serving as a bridge connecting Asia and Europe. In terms of transportation, Kazakhstan is a transit point for the first and second Eurasian land bridges and a necessary point on the Silk Road. Its new capital, Astana, located in northern Kazakhstan, is the largest transportation hub in Kazakhstan, connecting various parts of the country and forming a vast highway and railway system. Kazakhstan International Automotive Expo (KIAE), in collaboration with the Automechanika brand, provides a professional exchange platform for participants in the European, Asian, and especially Central Asian, CIS, and Caucasus automotive markets, facilitating entry for relevant companies into these regions.

Since its first launch in 2016, the exhibition has developed rapidly, with the number of exhibitors and visitors increasing year by year. In 2019, the exhibition area covered 5,000 square meters, attracting nearly 200 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Malaysia, Poland, Greece, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Italy, India, and Taiwan. The Chinese delegation included nearly 80 companies, with tire companies being particularly prominent. Large and well-known tire companies such as Sailun Group, Qingdao Double Star, Wanda Bao Tong, Chaoyang Wamart Tire, and Shandong Xindalu Rubber Technology participated in the exhibition, attracting attention and interviews from local media such as CGTN. With the continuous advancement of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the enthusiasm of Chinese tire companies for overseas factory construction has continued to rise, demonstrating impressive performance. Connecting tire technology, processes, manufacturing, sales, and services between China and Kazakhstan through Automechanika Astana is highly beneficial for both sides' auto parts industries and corporate internationalization. The 2022 exhibition, held from June 23-25, showcased over 70 brands from Kazakhstan, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Japan, Turkey, China, and Russia, presenting optimal solutions for automotive service businesses.

Market Overview:

Kazakhstan is the wealthiest and most promising country in Central Asia, boasting the highest business condition index compared to other members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU).

In 2020, Kazakhstan's automotive manufacturing industry achieved an output value of 612.8 billion tenge, a year-on-year increase of 70.4%, becoming a new major driving force for the growth of Kazakhstan's non-mining industry, industry, and overall economy. It ranked first among the only four countries globally where the automotive manufacturing industry maintained growth in 2020. In 2021-2022, Kazakhstan's automotive production continued to grow rapidly, with a 24% increase in output in 2021. In the first 10 months of 2022, a total of 97,737 new vehicles were sold nationwide.

In recent years, Chinese auto brands have made significant inroads into Kazakhstan. The Kazakhstan Automobile Business Association stated that in 2021,

Chinese auto brands accounted for 3.4% of new car sales in Kazakhstan, approximately 4,000 vehicles, double the previous year's sales. However, in the first nine months of 2022 alone, the total sales of four Chinese automakers in Kazakhstan exceeded 6,000 vehicles.

According to official statistics, as of October 1, 2022, the total number of motor vehicles in Kazakhstan was 4.362 million. Among these, light passenger cars accounted for 87.8%, trucks for 10.2%, and buses for 2%. As of June 1, 2022, 50.4% of registered passenger cars were over 20 years old, 21.1% were between 10 and 20 years old, 14.5% were 7-10 years old, 6.4% were 3-7 years old, and 7.4% were less than 3 years old. For trucks and buses, 60.9% of trucks were over 20 years old, and 42.4% of buses were over 20 years old. Regions with a higher proportion of older vehicles include Almaty Oblast, East Kazakhstan Oblast, Karaganda Oblast, Zhambyl Oblast, and South Kazakhstan Oblast. In the past five years, tire demand has increased significantly, with approximately one-third of motor vehicles requiring tire replacements annually. Currently, Kazakhstan's tire demand relies entirely on imports, with approximately 6 million light vehicle tires imported annually.

Affected by sanctions, shortages of cars and parts imported from Russia have emerged, and the Kazakhstan market is being seized by Chinese automakers. With the progress of Eurasian integration, Kazakhstan has opened up new markets and channels. Trade relations between China and Kazakhstan will also become increasingly close, and this is currently a good time for Chinese auto brands to enter the Kazakhstan market.

Exhibit Range:

1. Parts and Accessories: Drive systems, chassis parts, body parts, standard parts, automotive interiors, replacement parts for original drive units, charging accessories, passenger and commercial vehicle recycled parts, repair parts, replacement parts, antique car parts and services, commercial vehicle accessories;

2. Electronics and Systems: Engine electronic control systems, vehicle lights, electrical systems, driver assistance systems/automotive safety, comfort electronic systems;

3. Supplies and Modifications: General accessories, automotive modifications, club sports application systems, design improvements, customer customization, entertainment equipment, special vehicles, equipment and modifications, replaceable components, trailers, trailer parts;

4. Repair and Maintenance: Repair shop equipment and tools, body repair, painting technology and corrosion protection, bodies for light or heavy vehicles, caravans and motorhomes, towing services, accident rescue, mobile repair stations, waste treatment and recycling, sales center equipment, training, antique car repair and maintenance;

5. Complete Vehicles: Various types of commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, new energy vehicles, etc.

6. Tires and Wheels: Various types of tires and wheels, inner tubes, tire repair and reconditioning, used tires, tire management systems, tire sales and storage equipment

7. Motorcycles: Complete motorcycles, motorcycle parts, repair and maintenance, electronics and systems, etc.

8. Commercial Vehicles: Commercial vehicle parts such as light and heavy trucks, repair and maintenance, electronics and systems, etc.

Registration Methods:

1. Exhibitor Registration: Exhibiting units please carefully fill in the Fax to our company after being stamped with the official seal to facilitate our company's domestic and international liaison and promotion, and booth application. Within one week after registration, please remit a prepayment of RMB 20,000 per booth (9㎡) to the Zhenghe International Exhibition company account, and simultaneously fax the remittance slip to Zhenghe International Exhibition.

2. Booth Confirmation: After receiving the payment, we will fill out the English exhibition application form for the exhibitors, confirm the registration sequence, and apply for booths from the organizer based on the payment sequence.

3. For overseas safety and convenient unified overseas service, all exhibitors are required to travel with the group.

Contact Information:

Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 905, Building 1, Xiangtai Plaza, No. 129 Yingxiongoshan Road, Shizhong District, Jinan City, Shandong Province

Contact Person: Zheng Xiao         Tel: 0531-82726908   18854113262

Email:  sdzhexpo@126.com   Website: www.brightway.com.cn