CHENGDU, China – The first edition of the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) attracted 11,045 visitors from 22 countries and regions when it was held July 21-23 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center in China.
The top 10 overseas visiting countries and regions to attend included (in order of highest attendance): Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Italy, Thailand, U.S., U.K., Japan, Singapore and Russia. In addition, the show attracted 593 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions: Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Slovakia, Taiwan and the U.S. The event was established to become Southwest China’s one-stop platform for information exchange, marketing and trade, covering parts and components, accessories and tuning, as well as repair and maintenance.
Commenting on the show’s successful debut, Wang Xia, president of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto) said, “I am pleased that CAPAS provided a highly effective platform for the industry by attracting quality exhibitors and many professional domestic and overseas buyers from the auto manufacturing, auto parts production and distribution sectors as well as repairs and maintenance services. In 2013, the car parc in China exceeded 137 million units. As a result, China has become the world’s second-largest auto consumption country, which provides an aftermarket with a capacity of over RMB 700 billion. As we can see from some mature overseas markets, the aftermarket sector accounts for almost 60 percent of profit margins for the whole auto industry chain.”
Jason Cao, senior general manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., added, “With the huge support from our prestigious supporting associations, organizations and government agencies, the first show was held successfully with 35,000 square meters of exhibition space. In addition, a promising number of exhibitors came from Southwest China, confirming the recognition and high demand from this market. It proves that launching a professional trade fair for the auto parts and aftermarket sectors in Southwest China was a wise decision.”
A series of fringe programs added value to the show. CAPAS organized 11 fringe programs including various forums, seminars, product presentations as well as auto city visits during the three-day event, giving industry experts, exhibitors and visitors valuable opportunities to exchange the latest industry and market information effectively.
CAPAS is organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd. and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Sichuan Council (CCPIT-Sichuan).
The next edition of show will be held May 21-23, 2015. For more information about CAPAS, please visit www.capas-chengdu.com, or email [email protected].
