Countdown For The Leader Automotive Fair Of Balkans

Held since 1938 and grown rapidly in recent years, the fair was an

opportunity for totally 491 firms, 185 of which from abroad to present their

products.

In 2006, 24 Turkish firms were represented by the organization of Senexpo

Fair Organization. Held at Beogradski Sajam Fair Center, the fair occupied a

total area of 27,466 sq meters, 4,538 sq meters open and was visited by

173,435 people.

The most effective fair of the region

As one of the most effective organizations in its region, the fair is

included in the schedule of OICA (International Organization of Motor

Vehicle Manufacturers) besides having certificates of CEFA and UFI.

The foremost automotive supplying industry firms from the countries such as

Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, France, Korea,

Poland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Serbia, India, Russia, Bosnia

Herzegovina, Taiwan, Iran, Greece, Denmark, Bulgaria, Singapore, Spain,

Macedonia, Turkey, Croatia, Japan, Australia, Romania and etc., participate

in the fair as Delphi, Federal Mogul, Knorr Bremse, Kolbenschmidt, Orsam,

Mahle, Konvekta, Wurth, ZF, Optimal KG, Toyo Tire in addition to passenger

and commercial vehicles.

Why Serbia?

Due to its important geographic position between West Europe and Balkans,

providing political stability and with no embargo from Serbia, the European

Union countries especially Italy and Germany joined the region’s countries

which are the important partners in trade.

In 2003, trade with the EU countries accounted for 40 percent of the total

trade. The leading trade partners in the region are Bosnia Herzegovina and

Macedonia.

In the period of 1992-2004 July, foreign investments totaled 3,3 billion

dollars. In 2003, the USA explained that their commercial relation with

Serbia and Montenegro had turned into the normal status. Various investment

incentives and cheap labor force allow the country into an attractive

position.

IMG - Automotive Exports
Date: December 15, 2006