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All statistical data are shown under the broad category of automotive parts. There are no official statistics on remanufactured automotive parts market in Canada. Based on various industry sources including the Canadian organization Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA), remanufactured automotive parts are mainly electrical products (e.g., starter motors, alternators, etc.) and are estimated at between 10-15 % of the automotive aftermarket valued at CAD $21.34 billion in retail prices for 2017.
U.S. companies with the resources, technology, and economies of scale to rebuild large volume of such electrical products may find a competitive advantage in exporting these products to the Canadian market. But there is currently also a significant number of small local rebuilders of automotive parts in Canada. Given the labor-intensive nature of this activity and Canada's relatively lower labor cost as compared to the U.S., the local rebuilders have a strong position. Canadian rebuilders are particularly strong in parts for non-North American vehicles.
For More Information about exporting to Canada contact:
Stefan Popescu
Commercial Specialist - Global Auto & Smart Mobility Team
U.S. Consulate General Toronto, Canada
+1 (416) 595-5412 x 223
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