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Aftermarket Market
All car traders offer a car service. There is a very limited number of companies specialized in offering the repair and sale of parts. Original parts are mostly available with traders and the company Bosch. Adaptable parts are also available at low cost.
Electric Drive Vehicles Market
The electric drive vehicle market is virtually nonexistent. Some individuals import hybrid electric cars for personal use.
Heavy Duty Market
The heavy-duty vehicle segment covers goods transportation and construction, and is about 5% of the market. This market will continue to grow as the construction sector is growing rapidly.
Specialty Equipment Market
Vehicle customization is legal in Côte d’Ivoire if it does not any danger the circulation of the vehicle (i.e. adding on weight load; video screen on dashboard; etc.) and respects the integrity of the car. Consumers rarely ask for this kind of service.
Used and Remanufactured Market
75 per cent of the 700, 000 vehicles in circulation in the country are used cars. According to customs report, 17,660 used vehicles were imported in 2017 as opposed to 14,846 in 2016. Peugeot, Renault, Volkswagen and Mercedes, dominate the used automotive market. The average age of the vehicles varies between 12 and 20 years. Used car engines and parts are also present in the market, mostly imported from Europe and Asia.
Best Prospects for U.S. Exports
For More Information about exporting to Colombia contact:
Yaya Ouattara
Commercial Specialist - Global Auto & Smart Mobility Team
U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
+225 2249 4628
constant and political situation stable. The demand for spare parts and after-sale services is yet to be satisfied. Spare-parts for U.S. brands are difficult to find.
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