Slovakia Automobile Sector Analysis

Published Date: Aug 08                                                                                      No of Pages: 45
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Slovakia, the third-largest automotive manufacturer in central Europe, is among the fastest growing automotive markets in the Central & Eastern European Region (CEE), with the industry production growing almost two-fold (93%) in 2007 from the previous year. In percentage terms, the Slovakian automobile industry expanded by 93.3%. However, the country manufactures most of its automobiles for export, and this trend will continue in future, says the market research report “Slovakia Automobile Sector Analysis”.

This report provides a comprehensive review on the growth rationales, challenges and market prospects for the Slovakia automotive industry. It gives a detailed overview on the industry segmented into turnover, production, sales, export and investment, and predicts the future direction of the industry.

• The automotive industry is the main driver of the Slovak economy, with the sector accounting for around 35% of total industrial production in 2007.
• Total production of the Slovakian automotive industry surged huge 93.3% and reached 571,071 Units in 2007 as compared to the previous year.
• Slovakia’s geographical location and relatively cheap labor force drives its automotive industry.
• From longer-term perspective, R&D will play a greater role to increase the chances of sustained growth once Slovakia’s advantage in terms of labor costs disappears.
• The Slovakian automobile industry is export-oriented. In 2007, the total automotive export from the country reached 564 Billion SKK (US$ 27.07 Billion) as compared to 402 Billion SKK (US$ 19.30 Billion) in 2005.
• Entry of new market players such as PSA and KIA will diversify Slovakia’s automotive industry and will help it to grow further.

• What are growth rationales and market prospects of Slovakia automotive industry?
• What is the current statistics of the Slovakia automotive industry?
• Where does the Slovakia auto industry stands vis-a-vis the European auto industry?
• What are the challenges for the industry?
• Who are the Key players in the industry?

1. Analyst View
2. Slovakia Vis-à-Vis Europe
3. Slovakia - Growth Promoters
     3.1 Key Economic Indicators
     3.2 Cost Benefit & Geographical Positioning
     3.3 Government Initiatives
     3.4 Automobile Diversity
     3.5 FDI
4. Slovakia Automobile Industry
     4.1 Turnover
     4.2 Production
     4.3 Sales
     4.4 Export
     4.5 Investment
     4.6 Leasing & Financing
5. Potential Growth Areas
     5.1 Vehicle Registration
     5.2 Car Density
     5.3 Biofuel Industry
6. Roadblocks
     6.1 Lack of Skilled Workforce
     6.2 Under-diversification
     6.3 Engineering Issues
7. Key Players
     7.1 Volkswagen
     7.2 PSA Peugeot-Citroën
     7.3 KIA

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