2018 Frankfurt (Middle East Dubai) International Auto Parts Exhibition (Automechanika Dubai 2018)

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Name: 2018 Frankfurt (Middle East Dubai) International Auto Parts Exhibition

(Automechanika Dubai 2018)

Exhibition Time: May 1-3, 2018

Exhibition Location: Dubai International Exhibition Centre

Exhibition Cycle: Annual

Organizer: Messe Frankfurt I Middle East.

Frankfurt First-Level Agent: Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Exhibition Introduction

The Frankfurt Middle East (Dubai) International Auto Parts Exhibition (Automechanika Middle East) is the largest and most influential professional auto parts exhibition in the Middle East. It is the best platform for well-known global auto parts suppliers to enter the Middle East market and one of the global touring exhibitions of AUTOMECHANIKA, the world's largest series of auto parts exhibitions. Each exhibition attracts a large number of auto parts manufacturers from all over the world and a large number of buyers from the Middle East. This exhibition is the most professional and cutting-edge exhibition radiating the Middle East and Africa. Ahmed Pauwels, President of Messe Frankfurt Dubai, said: "The Dubai Auto Parts Exhibition plays the role of a barometer for the auto parts industry in the Middle East. Dubai, as a transit hub, has promoted the development of the auto parts industry in the region. At the same time, Automechanika Dubai has become an important platform for the integration of international brands and the local market."

The 2017 exhibition was grand in scale, with more than 1955 companies from 58 countries and regions participating, nearly 700 from China, a large part of which were returning exhibitors. The exhibition area exceeded 66,000 square meters. Exhibitors mainly came from China, India, South Korea, the UAE, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand, the United States, South Korea, Australia, etc., demonstrating a high degree of internationalization. The three-day exhibition attracted 28,839 professional visitors from 134 countries and regions. The above data shows the strong influence of this exhibition on the Middle East and even the international automotive aftermarket.

Market Overview

1. Dubai enjoys a superior geographical location, serving as the largest commodity distribution center and transportation hub in the Middle East, radiating a population of 1.5 billion. It is one of the most important commodity distribution centers internationally, known as an "air traffic hub," with 41% of goods transiting through Dubai.

2. Dubai is known as the "Hong Kong of the Middle East," the financial and economic center of the entire Middle East. With its free and relaxed economic policies, unparalleled geographical location, and complete infrastructure, it has become the transportation hub and largest trade distribution center in the Middle East. Through Dubai, goods can be resold to the Gulf region (Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Lebanon, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, etc.), Eastern Europe (Russia and other CIS countries), Africa (Nigeria in West Africa, Egypt in North Africa, etc.), and South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, etc.).

3. The Middle East has one of the highest per capita car ownership rates in the world, and almost all cars and parts rely on imports. In addition, Gulf countries hold over 45% of the world's oil reserves. Extremely low fuel costs, high income levels, and an annual population growth rate of 6% are important reasons for the rapid growth of auto parts demand in the Middle East.

4. The automotive market and automotive aftermarket in the Middle East are developing rapidly. In addition to higher consumption levels, there is a very important factor—public transportation in Middle Eastern countries, especially Gulf countries, is not well-developed, and there is no competition from rail transit for automobiles. Although Dubai is building subways and light rail, it will take many years for these rail transit systems to mature, so the automotive market and automotive aftermarket are in a golden period.

5. The annual auto parts consumption market in the Gulf region reaches US$12.6 billion, and auto parts have always been one of the top 10 largest re-export commodities in Dubai, with re-export volume increasing at an annual rate of 20%.

6. The average annual growth rate of automobiles in the UAE is 9.4%, and the number of auto repair shops in the Gulf region has exceeded 2200. Gulf countries have invested over US$2.2 billion in gas station equipment and construction in the past two years.

Exhibit Range

1. Tires: Passenger cars, trucks, buses, trailers, engineering vehicles, etc., industrial and agricultural TBR tires, rims, hubs, outer tires, tire repair materials, tire retreading equipment and materials, etc.;

2. Parts and Systems: Auto parts and components, chassis, body, automotive powertrain and electronic systems, etc.;

3. Accessories and Modifications: Auto accessories, special devices, auto modifications, design improvements, appearance modifications, etc.;

4. Repair and Maintenance: Repair shop equipment and tools, body repair and painting technology, repair shop management, etc.;

5. Gas Stations and Car Washes: Gas station system services and equipment, car wash equipment, vehicle maintenance equipment, etc.;

Contact Information

Shandong Zhenghe International Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 905, Building 1, Xiangtai Plaza, No. 129, Yingxiongshan Road, Shizhong District, Jinan City, Shandong Province (250002)

Contact Person: Zheng Xiao, Han Chi, Miao Shujin, Duan Zhenzhen, Zhou Chao, Wei Rui

Tel: 0531-82726908 61314322 86971926 86985005 82770583 86085400

Website: www.brightway.com.cn