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To promote the international exchange and cooperation of the automobile industry, the Ministry of Commerce of China holds the annual event of China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE, www.iapechina.com ).

CIAPE provides to the international auto parts and aftermarket industries an inclusive and multi-perspective platform for exhibition, trade and cooperation. It plays a positive role in deepening the international division of the global automotive industry and optimizing its supply chain.

The 2007 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE 2007) was held in China International Exhibition Center, Beijing from Nov.29 to Dec.1, 2007. A total of 1,049 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions exhibited their latest products, innovation and brand images in CIAPE 2007, covering a floorage of 50,000 square meters (20% from overseas). 45,360 visitors attended the show including 6,200 overseas visitors from 97 countries and regions. The top 10 countries and overseas regions with the largest number of visitors are Korea, USA, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Iran, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Turkey.

The 2008 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE 2008) is to be held in China International Exhibition Center (New Venue), Beijing from Nov. 12-15, 2008.

Exhibitors and Visitors:

The exposition is attended by whole car, auto parts and aftermarket products suppliers, purchasers and professional visitors from China, the U.S.A, Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Hungary, Czech, the Middle East, Japan, South Korea, India, Turkey, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan etc.

 
Exhibition Dates: Nov. 12 to 15, 2008

Exhibition Cycle: Annual

Exhibition Floorage: 80,000 square meters

Exhibitors: 2,000 (Estimated)

Visitors: 60,000 (Estimated)

Open to: Professionals

Exhibition Venue: China International Exhibition Center 

Exhibits Categories: 

1. Auto parts and components

Engine system, chassis system, braking system, driving system,
steering system, body and parts system, electronic system, exhaust system,
tires etc.

2. After-sale market products

A. Auto electronic devices: audio players, TV sets, anti-theft devices,
telephones, satellite navigation, positioning and monitoring system,
automated doors and windows, air-conditioners, refrigerators, reversing radar,
bulbs and lighting systems, etc.

B. Automobile necessities: windscreens, seats, covers, cushions, steering
wheel covers, safety belts, acoustic filter, windscreen wipers, locks,
bursting disk, ornaments, sunshades, outdoor items, balms and automobile hood,
etc.

C. Car care and maintenance products: cleansing and maintaining devices,
wax, lubricants,additives, finish, varnish, polisher, detergents and
perfumes, etc.

D. Repairing and testing devices and tools, spray plant facilities and
parking lot facilities.

E. Chain stores of fast automobile repairing and after-sale services.

F. Equipment and products of recycling, waste treatment and
environment-friendly automobiles.

3. Auto tuning equipment and products  

4. Technologies and products of energy-saving and new energy    

5. Auto products related media, clubs and associations for certification,
inspection, finance and insurance 
Why You Should Participate in CIAPE?

An access to the Chinese market

CIAPE provides to the world an all-round and accurate understanding about the overall level of China's automotive industry and its trend of development, as well as detailed information of product quality, prices and intentions of cooperation in China's auto parts and aftersale markets. CIAPE serves as an excellent platform for information consultation, exchange and trade for international auto parts suppliers and purchasers that seek to enter the Chinese market.

CIAPE 2008 will issue the Directory of Chinese Auto Parts Enterprises with all companies certified and approved by the commerce department of the Chinese government.

The Largest Emerging Market

Featuring the large scale and huge potential, China is labeled as the flagship among all the emerging markets. Compared with the saturated North American and European markets with their ever declining profits, the emerging market in China provides new opportunities and new quality-price balance for all global auto manufacturers.

An Excellent Platform--A Top Lineup of Exhibitors, Purchasers and Professional Visitors

World renowned professional organizations and purchasing associations, auto maintenance and repairing associations, distributors and auto product chain stores, foremost auto parts corporations, 8 multinational automobile groups and dozens of China' s automakers bring their brand image, advanced technologies and products, R&D personnel, suppliers and purchasers to participate widely in various activities of CIAPE.

CIAPE involves a wide spectrum of participating companies which include all the world's major auto and auto parts manufacturers; all range of the 12 production bases of automotive industries certificated by the Chinese government in Changchun, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Wuhan, Wuhu, Taizhou, Xiamen, Baoding, Guangzhou, Hefei and Liuzhou of China; and all domestic associated enterprises of auto parts and the aftermarket industrial chains. Purchasers and R&D staffs can make the best use of CIAPE to get acquaintance with the world major suppliers and to establish new channels for supplying and purchasing.

The expo is widely promoted by the departments of commerce of all the local governments, main associates, professional media and agents.

More than 150 Chinese embassies, international professional associates, famous exhibitions and over 80 overseas agents are conducting direct promotion about CIAPE, and are assisting in inviting exhibitors and professional visitors. This has made the exposition an even larger and more effective platform for exhibition, trade and cooperation.

Elite Gathering Arena

Up to now, world renowned automakers all set their operations in China and have realized fat profits. Moreover, their performance in the Chinese market makes an important influence in their global ranking competition.

Showcase

CIAPE gives a comprehensive introduction of the latest trend of the global auto industry and products, advanced production input and technologies, sophisticated R&D philosophies, environmental protection concepts, manufacturing and purchasing modes, managerial strategies, as well as China's R&D achievements with independent intellectual property rights.