Exporting agricultural engines to Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Bulgaria

There is a growing market for agricultural machinery engine parts in Eastern Europe, thanks largely to EU investments in the agricultural sector. Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic are the biggest engine markets in Eastern Europe with untapped potential for developing country exporters. Romania is the most likely candidate to import engines from the Developing Countries, with nearly a quarter of its engine imports already originating from there. The greatest opportunities lie in the parts of engines that are most prone to wear and tear, as well as in accessory parts for agricultural machines. The best way of accessing these markets would be through OEM subcontracting or selling through pan- European or national wholesaler networks.