Brazilian Automotive Supplier Report

In 2011, Brazil was the world’s seventh largest auto producer, turning out 3.41 million vehicles and also the fifth largest auto market, with sales of 3.63 million representing increases of 7% and 3.4% respectively on the previous year. But of greater significance is the fact that the market in Brazil had continued to grow strongly throughout the global economic downturn of the previous two years. In 2009, despite a 43% drop in exports, local vehicle production slipped only 1% as domestic sales bucked the global gloom, growing by 11.5%.

The continued resilience of Brazil’s auto market and the increasing affluence of Brazilian consumers has certainly attracted renewed global attention and has stimulated a flurry of substantial new investments from international vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Whilst the initial success of these new projects may rest on the continuing growth of the domestic market, their longer-term sustainability will require Brazil to place greater emphasis on building international sales and trading partnerships than has previously been the case. The increased levels of vehicle assembly will also place new pressure on the local supply base and the availability of indigenous engineering skills.

This first edition report examines the Brazilian economy and reports on developments at those car and truck makers currently active in Brazil. Furthermore the report includes sections on the component sector, new automotive investments, the automotive market, alternative technologies, business challenges and the road ahead.

Finally the report provides detailed profiles and analysis of 69 key automotive suppliers in Brazil.

Introduction : Booming Brazil

The Economy

Key Economic And Political Indicators
International Trade
Trade Patterns In The Automotive Sector
Government Policy
Local Business Sentiment

The Brazilian Automotive Industry Today

Historical Background

Passenger Cars

The Major Producers

Vw
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Fiat
Renault
Psa
Honda
Hyundai
Nissan

Commercial Vehicles

Light Commercial Vehicles

The Major Truck Makers

Man
Mercedes Benz
Scania
Iveco
Agrale
Paccar

Coach And Bus Bodybuilders

The Component Sector

Engine Production

New Automotive Investments

Vehicle Engineering In Brazil

The Automotive Market In Brazil

The Vehicle Parc In Brazil
Local Preferences And Prices
The Aftermarket

Alternative Technologies In Brazil

The Flex-Fuel Phenomenon
Biodiesel
Hybrid And Electric Vehicles

Business Challenges In Brazil

The Road Ahead

Supplier Profiles

Acumuladores Moura
Aethra Sistemas Automotivos
Aisin do Brasil
Aunde Brasil
Autoliv do Brasil
Autometal
Automotiva Usiminas
Behr Brasil
Bekaert do Brasil
Borrachas Vipal
Bridgestone do Brasil Industria e Comercio
Chris Cintos de Segurança
Cinpal
Continental Group
Cummins Brasil
Dana Indústrias
Delga Indústria
Denso do Brasil
DHB Componentes Automotivos
Dura Automotive Systems
Fabricas Nacional de Instrumentos
Fibam Companhia Industrial
Fras-Le
Freios Controil
Fumagalli Automotive Wheels
Fundiçáo Tupy
Goodyear do Brasil
Grupo Brasil
Hyosung do Brasil
Indústrias Arteb
Iochpe-Maxion
Jardim Sistemas
Kieper do Brasil
Magna Seating
Mahle Metal Leve
Mangels Industrial
Maxion Componentes Automotivos
Maxion Rodas e Chassis
Michelin
Nemak Alumínio do Brasil
NFP Steering DriveSol
NSK do Brasil
NTN do Brasil
Pirelli Pneus
Plascar
Plastic Omnium
Proema Automotiva
PST Electrônica
Randon
Robert Bosch
Romi
Sabó Group
Saint-Gobain Sekurit Brasil
Sifco
Sociedade Fabricante de Peças
Soplast
Stanley Electric do Brasil
Sumidenso do Brasil
Suspensys Sistemas Automotivos
Takata Petri
ThyssenKrupp Group
TMD Friction do Brasil
Tower Automotive do Brasil
TRW Automotive
Valeo Sistemas Automotivos
Vibracoustic do Brasil
Visteon Sistemas Automotivos
WHB Componentes Automotivos
ZF do Brasil

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Light Vehicle (<6.0t) Production in Brazil by Manufacturer (2003-2012)
Figure 2: Light Vehicle Production Plants in Brazil (Names in Red)
Figure 3: Medium/Heavy (>6.0t) Production in Brazil by Manufacturer (2003-2012)