The keys are in the ignitions and engines at full throttle, as the final countdown begins to a dedicated automotive aftermarket trade show in Saudi Arabia.

 

The inaugural Automechanika Jeddah will run from January 26 to 28 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events.

 

More than 170 exhibitors from 27 countries will line-up as they get ready to roll out the welcome mats for thousands of trade buyers in one of the global automotive industry’s most promising markets, said a statement.

 

Local and international manufacturers will showcase their latest products, including automotive parts and systems, electronics, accessories, tyres, batteries, lubricants and tuning equipment.

 

Organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East in partnership with Saudi-based Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE), Automechanika Jeddah 2016 is the 15th global instalment of Automechanika, a leading international automotive trade show brand.

 

With the 7,100-sq-m of available exhibition space fully booked several months ahead of opening, the rush to participate at the annual trade show underlines the positive sentiment that exists toward the kingdom’s vast automotive aftermarket.  

 

Ahmed Pauwels, chief executive officer, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “Saudi Arabia’s automotive aftermarket has huge growth potential, as indicated by the sheer number of passenger and commercial vehicles currently plying the roads, not to mention new car sales every year.

 

“Demand for commercial vehicle spare parts alone is expected to reach US$3.65 billion by 2020, growing 10 per cent annually, and comprising 66 per cent of the Gulf region’s total demand." 

 

“Add to that the estimated ten million passenger vehicles on the kingdom’s roads by 2020, and the opportunities are plenty for manufacturers of aftermarket spare parts, accessories, components, tyres, batteries, systems and electronics,” said Pauwels.

 

Zahoor Siddique, vice president - ACE, said: “We at ACE are proud to partner with Messe Frankfurt Middle East to host this world renowned event addressing the automobile aftermarket sector. With leading Saudi companies participating alongside international companies, the show will be an ideal platform displaying what is new in this industry to the visitors and also provide the Saudi and international companies new vistas of  business opportunities."

 

Automechanika Jeddah will encompass the six core product sections of parts and components; electronics and systems; accessories and tuning; repair and maintenance; tyres and batteries; and service station and car wash.

 

With country pavilions from Turkey, Taiwan, India, and China, Automechanika Jeddah will deliver the latest innovations and solutions in the fields of parts, systems, tuning, workshop equipment, bodywork and paintwork, car wash, IT and management and the latest automobile services. - TradeArabia News Service