Asia Auto Update

An initiative of Austrade's Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP)

Welcome to the ASIA Auto Update. This is an initiative of Austrade’s Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP), which was established under the Australian Government’s New Car Plan for a Greener Future. Our aim is to introduce you to the AMAP team and provide you with information about key developments, opportunities and events in this dynamic automotive region.

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Feature Article: Automotive Market Opportunities for Australian Companies in ASEAN 24 Nov 2011: ASEAN automotive vehicle production soared to nearly three million units in 2010 with vehicle sales of 2.5 million. This is an increase of 30 per cent and 25 per cent respectively from 2009 levels and an increase of 17 per cent and 15 per cent on 2008 pre-financial crisis levels. ASEAN vehicle pro ...

Korea Market Update November 2011 24 Nov 2011: The Austrade Seoul Auto Team has identified lightweight material development for transportation and related processing technologies as a high potential area for Australian clients. We are seeking out Australian companies to consider collaborating with local firms on such projects, which are being su ...

Japan Market Update November 2011 24 Nov 2011: The global operations of Japanese automobile manufacturers continue to grow, focusing increasingly on overseas production in the growing markets of Asia. With economic globalisation, Japanese automobile manufacturers have rapidly adapted to the needs of individual markets. They have shifted product ...

India Market Update November 2011 24 Nov 2011: The growth story of India’s car industry seems to be punctured for the moment due to recurring hikes in interest rates and petrol prices. Against 30 percent growth during the 2010-11 period, the Indian car industry is projected to grow in the low single digits in 2011-12.

China Market Update November 2011 24 Nov 2011: China became the world's largest automotive market in 2009, with 13.6 million sales of new vehicles. Even though sales may not increase much for 2011, with the end of tax refunds and other government incentives, China will still remain the biggest automotive market in the world this year

ASEAN Market Update November 2011 24 Nov 2011: The major ASEAN automotive markets are Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, while the smaller markets are the Philippines and Vietnam. Total automotive vehicle production within ASEAN is estimated to increase by 40 per cent from three million today to five million units by 2015, creating numerous oppor ...