The global automotive spare parts market reached $412 billion in Q1 2025, representing a 7.2% year-over-year increase. This report analyzes trade flows, identifies emerging opportunities, and provides actionable insights for exporters and importers. ## Executive Summary Q1 2025 saw strong growth in automotive spare parts trade, driven by EV component demand and supply chain diversification. China maintained its lead as top exporter, while the US remained the largest import market. Key trends include the rise of Turkish exporters in the European market and increased Southeast Asian manufacturing. ## Market Size & Growth Total global trade in automotive spare parts (HS 8708) reached $412 billion in Q1 2025. This represents 7.2% growth compared to Q1 2024. The market is projected to reach $1.7 trillion for full year 2025. ## Top Exporting Countries 1. China ($98.2B, +8.5%) 2. Germany ($52.1B, +3.2%) 3. USA ($38.4B, -1.8%) 4. Japan ($31.2B, +2.1%) 5. Mexico ($28.9B, +12.4%) 6. South Korea ($24.5B, +5.8%) 7. Turkey ($18.2B, +15.3%) 8. Thailand ($14.8B, +9.2%) ## Top Importing Countries 1. USA ($68.5B, +4.2%) 2. Germany ($42.3B, +2.8%) 3. China ($28.9B, +11.2%) 4. France ($21.4B, +1.5%) 5. UK ($19.8B, -2.3%) 6. Canada ($18.2B, +5.1%) ## Emerging Trends - EV components grew 34% YoY, now representing 18% of total trade - Turkey emerged as fastest-growing European supplier - Supply chain nearshoring boosted Mexico-US trade corridor - Aftermarket parts grew faster than OEM components Q1 2025 demonstrates continued growth in automotive spare parts trade, with particularly strong performance in EV components and emerging exporter markets like Turkey and Southeast Asia. Exporters should focus on EV component capabilities and consider the Mexico-US corridor for North American market entry.