Italian delegation in Las Vegas: Autopromotec attends SEMA SHOW and AAPEX 2025
06/11/2025
Once again this year, thanks to the valuable collaboration with the AICA (Italian Association of Automotive Equipment Manufacturers) and ANFIA (National Association of the Automotive Industry), Autopromotec will be present at the two major US automotive aftermarket trade fairs in the Italian pavilions, organised by ICE-Agenzia.
From 4 to 6 November, AAPEX welcomes auto parts retailers and warehouses, distributors, professionals, technicians, service chains, dealers, paint/body shop personnel, and other leaders and innovators in the automotive aftermarket sector to the Venetian Expo pavilions in Las Vegas. The 2024 edition saw the participation of 47,000 buyers and over 2,500 exhibiting companies, numbers that are expected to be confirmed, if not improved, in the 2025 edition.
At the same time, the SEMA SHOW, which will end on Friday 7 November, is welcoming over 70,000 visitors to the Convention Centre pavilions, where they will have the opportunity to meet mainly manufacturers of automotive components, equipment and accessories for improving the aesthetics, performance, comfort and safety of cars, trucks and SUVs. The fair covers all segments of the automotive industry, from hot rods and off-road vehicles to mobile electronics and repairs, and is considered by industry professionals to be an event where companies present the latest technological innovations related to the sector, including the six Italian companies hosted in the Italian Pavilion.
As data provided by ANFIA recall, the US automotive aftermarket is a £535 billion sector in 2024, and is expected to exceed £574 billion by 2026. After growing by 8.6% in 2023, the market is expected to increase by a further 5.9% in 2024 and maintain an average annual growth rate of 4.5% between 2025 and 2027, reaching $472 billion (Source: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association-AASA). The sector has over 534,000 businesses, including independent manufacturers, distributors, workshops, dealers and retailers, and serves a fleet of approximately 288 million light, medium and heavy vehicles. In 2023 alone, the value of aftermarket parts sold in the United States reached $200 billion.In terms of imports, the main suppliers of vehicle and engine components are Mexico (41%), followed by Canada (13%), China (12%), Japan (9%) and South Korea (7%).Italy ranks 10th with a 1% share. As for equipment, the US's leading trading partners are Germany (15%), Canada (13%), Mexico (10%), South Korea (9%) and China (9%); Italy also maintains a good position in this segment, ranking 9th with a 3% share (Source: ICE analysis of Trade Data Monitor data).
Autopromotec's international promotional activities do not end there! The event is preparing for its next edition, scheduled for 26 to 29 May 2027 at the BolognaFiere exhibition centre, with a packed calendar of events in Europe and overseas!
From 4 to 6 November, AAPEX welcomes auto parts retailers and warehouses, distributors, professionals, technicians, service chains, dealers, paint/body shop personnel, and other leaders and innovators in the automotive aftermarket sector to the Venetian Expo pavilions in Las Vegas. The 2024 edition saw the participation of 47,000 buyers and over 2,500 exhibiting companies, numbers that are expected to be confirmed, if not improved, in the 2025 edition.
At the same time, the SEMA SHOW, which will end on Friday 7 November, is welcoming over 70,000 visitors to the Convention Centre pavilions, where they will have the opportunity to meet mainly manufacturers of automotive components, equipment and accessories for improving the aesthetics, performance, comfort and safety of cars, trucks and SUVs. The fair covers all segments of the automotive industry, from hot rods and off-road vehicles to mobile electronics and repairs, and is considered by industry professionals to be an event where companies present the latest technological innovations related to the sector, including the six Italian companies hosted in the Italian Pavilion.
As data provided by ANFIA recall, the US automotive aftermarket is a £535 billion sector in 2024, and is expected to exceed £574 billion by 2026. After growing by 8.6% in 2023, the market is expected to increase by a further 5.9% in 2024 and maintain an average annual growth rate of 4.5% between 2025 and 2027, reaching $472 billion (Source: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association-AASA). The sector has over 534,000 businesses, including independent manufacturers, distributors, workshops, dealers and retailers, and serves a fleet of approximately 288 million light, medium and heavy vehicles. In 2023 alone, the value of aftermarket parts sold in the United States reached $200 billion.In terms of imports, the main suppliers of vehicle and engine components are Mexico (41%), followed by Canada (13%), China (12%), Japan (9%) and South Korea (7%).Italy ranks 10th with a 1% share. As for equipment, the US's leading trading partners are Germany (15%), Canada (13%), Mexico (10%), South Korea (9%) and China (9%); Italy also maintains a good position in this segment, ranking 9th with a 3% share (Source: ICE analysis of Trade Data Monitor data).
Autopromotec's international promotional activities do not end there! The event is preparing for its next edition, scheduled for 26 to 29 May 2027 at the BolognaFiere exhibition centre, with a packed calendar of events in Europe and overseas!
