Automotive Industry Market Research

The U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library is the place to go to obtain industry specific market research. There are several reports prepared by our staff of experts throughout the Americas that offer market intelligence in the automotive industry. Below are a few examples.

Argentina

Automotive Resource Guide – December 27, 2011
The automotive import market in Argentina is pretty much restricted due to an Automotive Industry Cooperation Agreement with Brazil which allows for the integration of bi-national production and severely limits imports of automobiles, trucks and parts from third countries....

Canada

Automotive Sector Overview – March 30, 2012
Canadian automotive sector overview: 2012...

Automotive Aftermarket – February 8, 2012
The Automotive Aftermarket sector is one of the largest retail sectors in Canada and encompasses production, re-manufacturing, distribution and retailing of replacement parts, tools, equipment, accessories, chemicals and services used to repair and replace automotive parts and components after their...

Ontario’s Automotive Sector Survey – January 25, 2012
This survey covers Ontario’s automotive market, focusing on current economic conditions and opportunities for U.S. exporters. The Ontario’s automotive sector is the largest vehicle-producing jurisdiction in U.S. and Canada, and a major component of Ontario’s economy. Though the industry is still i...

Colombia

Opportunities for the U.S. Automotive Sector under the US-Colombia Trade Agreement – May 24, 2012
Approximately 62 percent of U.S. automotive exports to Colombia would receive duty-free treatment within five years of imp…

Automotive Parts/Service Equipment - A Top US Export Prospect in Colombia 2012 - May 15, 2012
The automotive market in Colombia is comprised of 43% of the nationally produced vehicles and 57% imported vehicles from South Korea, México, India, Japan, Ecuador, China, and United States. The high import percentage represents good opportunities for all imp…

Ecuador

Vehicles, Automotive Parts, & Accessories – February 18, 2011
Ecuador is a growing market for U.S. suppliers of automotive parts and accessories (P&A). Despite lower sales figures in 2009, due mainly to government-imposed import restrictions, overall sales trends and expectations are positive for the sector. The total P&A sales in 2009 reached over $220 mill...

Mexico

Automotive Repair and Maintenance Equipment – November 20, 2012
Mexico ranks as the world’s eighth most important automotive producer and third in the Americas after the United States and Brazil. Last year, Mexico produced 2.68 million cars. However, 83 percent of its production is devoted to exports and just 17 percent for the local market. Less than one milli...

Automotive Parts and Supplies- a Top US Export Prospect for Mexico 2012 – June 28, 2012
The aftermarket is expected to increase, as Mexico imposed new duties and requirements on the importation of used vehicles since 2009. As a result, repairing and maintenance of used vehicles will require…

Compilation of Foreign Motor Vehicle Import Requirements – September 13, 2011
The North American Free Trade Agreement supplanted Mexico's Automotive Decrees on light and heavy vehicles, providing for the staged elimination of Mexican tariffs, local content requirements, market access restrictions, import trade balancing requirements, and market share restrictions. With only...

Panama

Opportunities for the U.S. Automotive Sector under the US-Panama Trade Agreement – May 24, 2012
Over 88 percent of U.S. exports of autos and auto parts to Panama would receive duty-free treatment immediately upon imp…

Top U.S. Export Prospect for Panama 2102 – April 2, 2012
Automotive parts/servicing equipment - a top U.S. export prospect in 2012 for Panama. Part of Panama's Country Commercial Guide....

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