CHILE INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SALON (2018 CIAS)
2018Year (Thirteenth) Chilean International Automobile and Components Expo
CHILE INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SALON (2018 CIAS)
Exhibition Time: November 03-07, 2018 (November 3 is media day)
Show location:< /strong>Chile, Santiago, ESPACIO
RIESCO Convention & Exhibition Center
Trade show cycle: Annual session
Exhibits:
The 2018 Chile International Automobile and Components Exhibition was co-sponsored by ANAC (Chile National Automobile Association), CAVEM (Chile National Automotive Trade Association), and Chilean China Automobile Industry Association. In 2012, it attracted a total of 16 >Country's 54 Car Brands and320Home Parts Companies, 430 Models with an exhibition space of approximately4million square meters, attracting approximately18 Strong>Visitors visit. Since the dismantling of the exhibition in 2012, it has been highly concerned by internationally renowned automobile and parts companies. Accompanied by the recovery of Chile’s economy, the development of Chile’s automobile and aftermarket has entered a period of high speed. In 2017, the sales of new cars in the Chilean market reached 3.60.9 million. It has increased by 18.1% from 2016. Since China's self-owned brand auto companies entered the Chilean market in 2007, sales have increased year by year. According to statistics from the National Automobile Association of Chile, the market share of Chinese brand cars in Chile last year was about 14%. Chile has now become one of the top five destination countries for Chinese auto exports. Based on the market demand of each car brand, the exhibition will continue to be held in 2018.
Market Background:
Chile (Chile) and China (China) are adjacent to each other in the ranking of English names. However, geographical distances between Chile and China are far apart on the earth and they are hailed as "The Kingdom of the World." At present, Chile has a sound market economy, a sound legal system, and a per capita GDP of about 14,000 U.S. dollars, ranking second in Latin America (second only to Uruguay), ranking 35th in global competitiveness in 2016. Chile is also a member of the OECD, APEC, and Pacific League. More than 20 free trade agreements have been signed with more than 60 countries and regions that account for more than 85% of global GDP. 95% of foreign trade is carried out under free trade. Chile has created "four firsts" in its relationship with China: Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, and is also the first to sign a bilateral agreement with China on China's accession to the WTO. A Latin American country that recognizes China’s full market economy status and is the first to sign a bilateral free trade agreement with China.
In 2006, Chile became the first Latin American country to sign a free-trade agreement with China. Since the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement entered into force, Sino-Chilean bilateral trade has grown rapidly. The trade volume between the two countries has increased nearly sixfold. Since 2012, China has been Maintain Chile’s largest trading partner, the largest export destination country, and the largest import source country. China-Chile trade ranks third among trade between China and Latin America. Per capita trade ranks first among Sino-Latin American trade. In recent years, China and Chile have maintained close contacts at high levels, which has constantly injected new impetus into bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
China-Chi Trading Situation
Unit: Billion US Dollars
Data Source: Economic and Commercial Counselor's Office of the Chinese Embassy in Chile
Chile focuses on the development of key resource industries, not the heavy industry such as the automobile industry. There is almost no production of automobile vehicles and parts and components in Chile. Automobiles and parts and components are imported, and direct imports account for about 75% of the total. Imports of original parts and components accounted for 25%, and Asia is Chile’s largest source of parts imports. In recent years, China’s exports to Chile have experienced rapid growth in the export of machinery, equipment, and transportation vehicles such as mining, communications, construction, engineering, and energy. The market share of Chinese-made cars in Chile has reached 17%, and the truck market share has reached 22%.
Exhibitor Fee: [Please consult with QQ or QQ]
CHILE INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SALON (2018 CIAS)
Exhibition Time: November 03-07, 2018 (November 3 is media day)

RIESCO Convention & Exhibition Center
Trade show cycle: Annual session
Exhibits:
- Passenger Vehicles
- New energy vehicles and related technology products
- Car accessories, decorations
- Car Internet Technology and Products
- Commercial and Special Vehicles
- Auto Parts
- Car Maintenance Equipment
The 2018 Chile International Automobile and Components Exhibition was co-sponsored by ANAC (Chile National Automobile Association), CAVEM (Chile National Automotive Trade Association), and Chilean China Automobile Industry Association. In 2012, it attracted a total of 16 >Country's 54 Car Brands and320Home Parts Companies, 430 Models with an exhibition space of approximately4million square meters, attracting approximately18 Strong>Visitors visit. Since the dismantling of the exhibition in 2012, it has been highly concerned by internationally renowned automobile and parts companies. Accompanied by the recovery of Chile’s economy, the development of Chile’s automobile and aftermarket has entered a period of high speed. In 2017, the sales of new cars in the Chilean market reached 3.60.9 million. It has increased by 18.1% from 2016. Since China's self-owned brand auto companies entered the Chilean market in 2007, sales have increased year by year. According to statistics from the National Automobile Association of Chile, the market share of Chinese brand cars in Chile last year was about 14%. Chile has now become one of the top five destination countries for Chinese auto exports. Based on the market demand of each car brand, the exhibition will continue to be held in 2018.
Market Background:
Chile (Chile) and China (China) are adjacent to each other in the ranking of English names. However, geographical distances between Chile and China are far apart on the earth and they are hailed as "The Kingdom of the World." At present, Chile has a sound market economy, a sound legal system, and a per capita GDP of about 14,000 U.S. dollars, ranking second in Latin America (second only to Uruguay), ranking 35th in global competitiveness in 2016. Chile is also a member of the OECD, APEC, and Pacific League. More than 20 free trade agreements have been signed with more than 60 countries and regions that account for more than 85% of global GDP. 95% of foreign trade is carried out under free trade. Chile has created "four firsts" in its relationship with China: Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China, and is also the first to sign a bilateral agreement with China on China's accession to the WTO. A Latin American country that recognizes China’s full market economy status and is the first to sign a bilateral free trade agreement with China.
In 2006, Chile became the first Latin American country to sign a free-trade agreement with China. Since the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement entered into force, Sino-Chilean bilateral trade has grown rapidly. The trade volume between the two countries has increased nearly sixfold. Since 2012, China has been Maintain Chile’s largest trading partner, the largest export destination country, and the largest import source country. China-Chile trade ranks third among trade between China and Latin America. Per capita trade ranks first among Sino-Latin American trade. In recent years, China and Chile have maintained close contacts at high levels, which has constantly injected new impetus into bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
China-Chi Trading Situation
Unit: Billion US Dollars
Year |
Total Trade |
Exports |
Imported amount |
The percentage |
China Ranking |
2012 |
326.5 |
182.2 |
144.3 |
20.7% |
1 |
2013 |
349.2 |
192.2 |
157 |
22.2% |
1 |
2014 |
339.3 |
188.3 |
151 |
22.8% |
1 |
2015 |
314.7 |
166.7 |
148 |
24.9% |
1 |
2016 |
312.9 |
184.9 |
128 |
26.3% |
1 |
Chile focuses on the development of key resource industries, not the heavy industry such as the automobile industry. There is almost no production of automobile vehicles and parts and components in Chile. Automobiles and parts and components are imported, and direct imports account for about 75% of the total. Imports of original parts and components accounted for 25%, and Asia is Chile’s largest source of parts imports. In recent years, China’s exports to Chile have experienced rapid growth in the export of machinery, equipment, and transportation vehicles such as mining, communications, construction, engineering, and energy. The market share of Chinese-made cars in Chile has reached 17%, and the truck market share has reached 22%.
Exhibitor Fee: [Please consult with QQ or QQ]