The automotive sector in Russia has been enjoying strong growth over the past few years and car and truck sales there are forecasted to grow at approximately 20% this year alone. The largest automakers and international OEMs are building assembly plants to meet the increasing Russian demand for high-quality automobiles.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration is organizing an Automotive Parts and Components Business Development Mission to Russia, April 22–28, 2012.
Companies are also invited to participate in a free webinar entitled, “The Russian Automotive Sector—New Opportunities for U.S. Suppliers,” November 17, 2011. You will hear from both private-sector experts and U.S. Commercial Service experts from the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulates in Russia.