Exporting vehicle rubber metal parts to Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain

The aftermarket for vehicle rubber and metal parts appears to offer better opportunities than the OEM market, which is struggling with the declining production levels. Germany is the biggest import market, with imports valued at €488 million a year, with 23% of those imports from developing country (DC). The share of DC imports to other EU5 countries is increasing, indicating that this market is becoming increasingly opportune for DC exporters.