Exporting suspension systems for passenger vehicles to Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Bulgaria

The Eastern European aftermarket sector offers excellent opportunities for exporters from the Developing Countries (DCs) to supply suspension systems and their related parts. Poland and Slovakia are the biggest markets, with Poland being most likely to source components from developing countries - roughly 20% of its imports originate from the DCs. All other Eastern European countries have seen their shares of DC imports increase during the past five years. In the future, it is expected that advanced suspension systems, such as air and acoustic suspension systems, will drive growth in the market, and it may become the most opportune sector for suspension system manufacturers.