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Export auto parts and components

OEM and aftermarket vehicle parts; the USA, Germany and Italy buy most, with strong demand in Latin America.

Free to exportHS 8708
HS code
8708
Parts and accessories of motor vehicles — brakes, gearboxes, axles, wheels, suspension, radiators, clutches. Engine parts are in 8409, filters in 8421 and lighting in 8512.
Export policy
Free to export
Free to export under ITC(HS) Schedule 2.
Registrations
3
IEC, GST and those below
India’s exports, 2025-26
US$ 7.64 bn
to 176 countries

What is exported

India supplies vehicle makers (OEMs), their tier-1 suppliers and the replacement (aftermarket) trade from clusters in Pune, Chennai, Gurugram–Manesar, Ludhiana, Jamshedpur and Rajkot. In 2025-26 India exported about US$ 7.6 billion under HS 8708; the USA led, followed by Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, Italy and Vietnam.

Varieties, grades and forms

  • Engine partsPistons, valves, gaskets and crankshafts (mostly HS 8409 and 8483).
  • Drive transmission and steering partsGearboxes, axles, clutches and steering parts (HS 8708).
  • Brakes and suspension partsBrake pads, drums, shock absorbers — strong in the aftermarket.
  • Forged and cast componentsMachined forgings and castings supplied to vehicle makers (OEMs).
  • Two-wheeler and tractor partsAftermarket parts for Africa, South Asia and Latin America.

Where it is grown or made

  • MaharashtraPune–Chakan, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Nashik
  • Tamil NaduChennai, Hosur and Coimbatore
  • HaryanaGurugram, Manesar and Faridabad
  • PunjabLudhiana and Jalandhar — tractor, two-wheeler and aftermarket parts
  • GujaratRajkot and Ahmedabad

Export packing

  • Parts are oiled or packed in VCI (anti-rust) bags, put in boxes and cartons, and then on pallets or in wooden crates.
  • Wooden crates and pallets must be ISPM-15 treated; OEMs often supply returnable steel or plastic bins.
  • Labels carry part number, batch, quantity and the customer's barcode format; aftermarket buyers want branded retail boxes.

Who buys abroad

  • Vehicle makers (OEMs) and their Tier-1 suppliers
  • Aftermarket distributors and spare-parts wholesalers
  • Tractor and farm-machinery makers
  • Fleet operators and government transport tenders

The quality buyers ask for

Drawing and tolerances
Customer drawing with GD&T tolerances; dimensional report from CMM for each lot
Material standard
Steel, aluminium or rubber grade to SAE, DIN/EN, JIS or IS, with mill certificates
Approval documents
PPAP (AIAG, usually level 3) or VDA 2 / initial sample inspection report (ISIR) for German buyers
Corrosion protection
Plating or coating with salt-spray hours (ASTM B117 or ISO 9227) set by the buyer
Material reporting
IMDS entry for vehicle makers; EU End-of-Life Vehicles and REACH SVHC declarations
Regulated parts
Lamps, mirrors, brake hoses and similar safety parts need UNECE type approval (E-mark) in Europe or FMVSS compliance in the USA

Certificates

  • IATF 16949RequiredThe automotive quality management standard; vehicle makers and Tier-1 suppliers require it of their suppliers.
  • ISO 9001Often askedThe minimum for aftermarket buyers; a step towards IATF 16949.
  • ISO 14001 / ISO 45001Often askedEnvironmental and health-and-safety systems, often asked for by global OEMs.
  • E-mark (UNECE type approval)Often askedRequired in Europe for lighting, glazing, mirrors and other regulated parts.
  • TISAXOften askedInformation security assessment asked for by German carmakers when you handle their design data.

Shipping, storage and shelf life

Container load

Parts go in returnable or export crates, steel or ISPM-15 wooden boxes on pallets, with VCI anti-rust film. A 20-ft container takes about 10 standard pallets on the floor and a 40-ft about 20; dense parts reach the weight limit first.

How it travels

Sea for scheduled supply; air for urgent line-stoppage orders (often at the supplier's cost if late).

Storage

Protect machined surfaces from rust with oil or VCI packing; keep FIFO by lot for traceability.

What goes on the pack and carton

  • Part number, revision, quantity, lot or heat number and date on every box (often to the buyer's barcode label format, such as Odette or AIAG).
  • Country of origin on the part or packaging; US Customs requires origin marking.
  • E-mark or DOT code moulded or printed on regulated parts.
  • Aftermarket retail boxes: brand, application list (vehicle fitment) and part number.
Where to get it tested

ARAI (Pune) and ICAT (Manesar) are the government-recognised automotive test agencies; they test components and can support type approvals. For material, metallurgical and salt-spray tests, search the NABL directory under 'mechanical' and 'chemical' testing. MSME tool rooms and technology centres also offer testing.

Benefits of exporting this product

Where to register

  • EEPC India (Engineering Export Promotion Council)RCMC for automobile components and other engineering goods.eepcindia.org ↗

Quality and checks

  • OEM and tier-1 buyers expect an automotive quality system (usually IATF 16949), PPAP approval of samples and full traceability of each lot.
  • Safety parts such as lamps, glazing and some brake parts need type approval in many markets (UN ECE "E-mark" in Europe and other countries; US federal motor vehicle safety standards).
  • Aftermarket buyers check part-number fit, material certificates and packaging with barcodes.
How to start small

For a newcomer the aftermarket is easier than OEM supply. Pick a product family you can make or source with consistent quality (for example brake parts or filters for popular vehicle models), prepare a part-number catalogue, join EEPC and meet distributors in the Gulf, Africa or South-East Asia through EEPC fairs.

Where new exporters go wrong

  • Using vehicle makers' brand names or logos on aftermarket parts without a licence — goods can be seized as counterfeit.
  • US tariffs on auto parts have changed since 2025; check the current US rate for your HTS line before quoting.
  • Rust in transit on machined parts — use rust-preventive oil and VCI packing.

Documents this product needs

Schemes that apply

Sources (6)
  1. Department of Commerce, Export Import Data Bank — India's exports of HS 8708 by country, 2025-26
  2. DGFT — Appendix 2T: Export Promotion Councils and the products under each
  3. DGFT — ITC(HS) export policy search (Schedule 2)
  4. US International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (current US duty rates)
  5. DGFT — RoDTEP scheme page and Appendix 4R rates
  6. EEPC India — official site

Trade data

Indian auto parts and components exports in numbers

From the Department of Commerce’s TradeStat, country by country. US$, Indian financial years (April–March).

Exports in 2025-26
US$ 7.64 bn
+10.8% a year on average, 2020-21 to 2025-26
Change from 2024-25
↑ +1.8%
US$ 7.51 bn → US$ 7.64 bn
Buyer countries
176
Average export price
US$ 5.67
per kg · 1.35 mn tonnes shipped · US$ 5.55 the year before
United States of America: US$ 2.05 bnGermany: US$ 612 mnItaly: US$ 268 mnVietnam: US$ 227 mnUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 222 mnUnited Kingdom: US$ 173 mnIndonesia: US$ 163 mnFrance: US$ 160 mnJapan: US$ 156 mnChina: US$ 149 mnSouth Korea: US$ 143 mnCanada: US$ 139 mnNetherlands: US$ 119 mnSouth Africa: US$ 102 mnSpain: US$ 101 mnBangladesh: US$ 88.9 mnEgypt: US$ 82.6 mnUnited States of America: US$ 2.05 bnUnited States of AmericaGermany: US$ 612 mnGermanyItaly: US$ 268 mnItalyVietnam: US$ 227 mnVietnamUnited Arab Emirates: US$ 222 mnUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Kingdom: US$ 173 mnIndonesia: US$ 163 mnIndonesiaFrance: US$ 160 mnJapan: US$ 156 mnChina: US$ 149 mnSouth Korea: US$ 143 mnCanada: US$ 139 mnNetherlands: US$ 119 mnSouth Africa: US$ 102 mnSpain: US$ 101 mnBangladesh: US$ 88.9 mnEgypt: US$ 82.6 mnIndia
Where Indian auto parts and components goes — among our 30 countries, 2025-26
2020-21: US$ 4.57 bn4.6k2020-212021-22: US$ 6.27 bn6.3k2021-222022-23: US$ 6.74 bn6.7k2022-232023-24: US$ 7.2 bn7.2k2023-242024-25: US$ 7.51 bn7.5k2024-252025-26: US$ 7.64 bn7.6k2025-26
India’s auto parts and components exports, year by year · US$ million

The price cycle

India’s average export price per kg each year (total value ÷ total quantity). Highest in 2020-21, lowest in 2021-22 — a 14% swing between them. Keep this swing in mind when you quote.

2020-21: US$ 6.09 per kg6.092021-22: US$ 5.32 per kg5.322022-23: US$ 5.60 per kg2024-25: US$ 5.55 per kg2025-26: US$ 5.67 per kg5.672020-212021-222022-232023-242024-252025-26
Average export price of Indian auto parts and components · US$ per kg · dotted = year in between not available

What next: a projection from the trend

The past trend carried forward — not a forecast by any authority. Sudden changes in policy, prices or demand are not in it.

2020-21: US$ 4.57 bn2020-212021-22: US$ 6.27 bn2021-222022-23: US$ 6.74 bn2022-232023-24: US$ 7.2 bn2023-242024-25: US$ 7.51 bn2024-252025-26: US$ 7.64 bn2025-262026-27: US$ 9.02 bn (US$ 7.88 bn – US$ 10.3 bn)9.0k2026-272027-28: US$ 9.87 bn (US$ 8.49 bn – US$ 11.5 bn)9.9k2027-28
India’s auto parts and components exports and projection · hollow bars = projection, line = likely range
By 2027-28: US$ 9.87 bn

Likely range US$ 8.49 bn to US$ 11.5 bn.

Trend
+9.5% a year
Fit (R²)
0.79
Based on
6 years of official figures

Method: a straight line through the logarithm of yearly exports (log-linear regression); range = ±1 standard error.

Biggest buyer countries

By value in 2025-26. Change is against 2024-25.

Name2025-26Change
1United States of AmericaUS$ 2.05 bn-5.4%
2GermanyUS$ 612 mn+39.7%
3MexicoUS$ 406 mn-19.9%
4BrazilUS$ 389 mn+15.7%
5TürkiyeUS$ 315 mn-33.5%
6ItalyUS$ 268 mn+31.9%
7VietnamUS$ 227 mn-19.6%
8ThailandUS$ 224 mn+5.2%
9United Arab EmiratesUS$ 222 mn+66.3%
10United KingdomUS$ 173 mn-0.3%
11IndonesiaUS$ 163 mn-10.6%
12FranceUS$ 160 mn+8.9%

Where demand is rising and falling

Only countries that buy at least US$ 1 million or 1% of India’s exports of this product. Change from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

High demand

  1. United Arab EmiratesUS$ 134 mn → US$ 222 mn+66.3%
  2. BelgiumUS$ 92.5 mn → US$ 149 mn+60.7%
  3. GermanyUS$ 438 mn → US$ 612 mn+39.7%
  4. ItalyUS$ 203 mn → US$ 268 mn+31.9%
  5. EgyptUS$ 68.2 mn → US$ 82.6 mn+21%
  6. ChinaUS$ 124 mn → US$ 149 mn+20.3%
  7. CanadaUS$ 118 mn → US$ 139 mn+18.2%
  8. BrazilUS$ 337 mn → US$ 389 mn+15.7%

Low demand

  1. SlovakiaUS$ 110 mn → US$ 40.4 mn-63.3%
  2. TürkiyeUS$ 474 mn → US$ 315 mn-33.5%
  3. MexicoUS$ 507 mn → US$ 406 mn-19.9%
  4. VietnamUS$ 283 mn → US$ 227 mn-19.6%
  5. BangladeshUS$ 102 mn → US$ 88.9 mn-12.7%
  6. IndonesiaUS$ 183 mn → US$ 163 mn-10.6%

Which forms sell, and at what price

India’s exports by 8-digit tariff line, 2025-26. Average price = total value ÷ total quantity (TradeStat): the average of every shipment on that line, not the price of any one deal.

Tariff lineValue 2025-26ChangeQuantityAverage price
Otr prtsandaccssrs of vehicles of hdg 8701-87058708 99 00 · Vehicle parts and accessories in heading no. 8708US$ 3.61 bn+1.3%6,35,138 tonnesUS$ 5.69 per kgwas US$ 5.38
Vehicle parts, brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof — mounted brake linings8708 30 00US$ 822 mn-3.2%2,31,724 tonnesUS$ 3.55 per kgwas US$ 3.83
Vehicle parts, gear boxes and parts thereof — gear boxes8708 40 00US$ 738 mn+10.4%74,764 tonnesUS$ 9.87 per kgwas US$ 9.41
Drive axles with differential whether or not providedwith other transmission components8708 50 00 · Vehicle parts, drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components…US$ 667 mn-0.1%1,28,911 tonnesUS$ 5.17 per kgwas US$ 5.25
Silencers and exhaust pipes8708 92 00 · Vehicle parts, silencers and exhaust pipes, parts thereofUS$ 297 mn+7.6%31,929 tonnesUS$ 9.30 per kgwas US$ 9.34
Other parts and accssrs of bodies(including cabs)8708 29 00 · Vehicles, parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsUS$ 293 mn+24.8%53,847 tonnesUS$ 5.45 per kgwas US$ 5.14
Suspension shock absorbers8708 80 00 · Vehicle parts, suspension systems and parts thereofUS$ 281 mn+1.7%49,997 tonnesUS$ 5.62 per kgwas US$ 5.50
Sterng wheels,sterng columns and sterng boxs8708 94 00 · Vehicle parts, steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes, parts thereofUS$ 270 mn-3.1%26,917 tonnesUS$ 10.02 per kgwas US$ 10.45
Road wheels and parts and accssrs thereof8708 70 00 · Vehicle parts, road wheels and parts and accessories thereofUS$ 170 mn+1.3%53,815 tonnesUS$ 3.16 per kgwas US$ 2.78
Clutches and parts thereof8708 93 00 · Vehicle parts, clutches and parts thereofUS$ 134 mn+10.2%18,438 tonnesUS$ 7.29 per kgwas US$ 7.44
Bumpers etc. for other vehicles8708 10 90 · Vehicles, bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705US$ 112 mn+14.6%16,884 tonnesUS$ 6.66 per kgwas US$ 6.47
Safety airbags with inflater system; parts thereof8708 95 00 · Vehicle parts, safety airbags with inflater system, parts thereofUS$ 80.9 mn-36.3%3,511 tonnesUS$ 23.05 per kgwas US$ 28.45
Vehicle parts, radiators and parts thereof — radiators8708 91 00US$ 77 mn+1.8%4,574 tonnesUS$ 16.83 per kgwas US$ 14.23
Vehicles, bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 — bumpers etc. for tractors8708 10 10US$ 50.7 mn+10%11,338 tonnesUS$ 4.47 per kgwas US$ 6.00

The world market

Each country’s own recorded exports and imports in UN Comtrade, 2023 (the latest year nearly every country has reported).

World imports
US$ 449.6 bn
2023
India among exporters
#17
of 162 countries
India’s share of world exports
1.5%
US$ 7.04 bn
Left for others to win
US$ 449.8 bn
exported by other countries

Top exporters — your competitors

  1. 1GermanyUS$ 67.8 bn 14.8%
  2. 2ChinaUS$ 53.1 bn 11.6%
  3. 3USAUS$ 47.5 bn 10.4%
  4. 4MexicoUS$ 40.6 bn 8.9%
  5. 5JapanUS$ 27.1 bn 5.9%
  6. 6Rep. of KoreaUS$ 19.4 bn 4.3%
  7. 7PolandUS$ 18.3 bn 4%
  8. 8CzechiaUS$ 16.9 bn 3.7%
  9. 9ItalyUS$ 16.3 bn 3.6%
  10. 10FranceUS$ 15 bn 3.3%

Biggest buyers in the world

  1. 1USAUS$ 87.8 bn 19.5%
  2. 2GermanyUS$ 47.9 bn 10.7%
  3. 3MexicoUS$ 32.4 bn 7.2%
  4. 4ChinaUS$ 21.5 bn 4.8%
  5. 5CanadaUS$ 20.2 bn 4.5%
  6. 6FranceUS$ 19.8 bn 4.4%
  7. 7SpainUS$ 15.6 bn 3.5%
  8. 8SlovakiaUS$ 15.3 bn 3.4%
  9. 9United KingdomUS$ 13.2 bn 2.9%
  10. 10CzechiaUS$ 12.8 bn 2.8%

Opportunity: what these countries buy from the world, and from India

Each country’s own recorded imports in UN Comtrade, latest year it has reported. The long light part of each bar is demand other countries are filling today.

United States of AmericaUS$ 89.9 bnIndia 2.3% · gap US$ 87.8 bn
GermanyUS$ 46.1 bnIndia 1% · gap US$ 45.7 bn
ChinaUS$ 21.1 bnIndia 0.6% · gap US$ 21 bn
CanadaUS$ 18.6 bnIndia 1.1% · gap US$ 18.4 bn
FranceUS$ 17.3 bnIndia 1.1% · gap US$ 17.1 bn
SpainUS$ 14.1 bnIndia 0.8% · gap US$ 14 bn
United KingdomUS$ 13.2 bnIndia 1.3% · gap US$ 13.1 bn
ItalyUS$ 9.48 bnIndia 1.9% · gap US$ 9.3 bn
JapanUS$ 8.29 bnIndia 2% · gap US$ 8.12 bn
NetherlandsUS$ 6.07 bnIndia 0.7% · gap US$ 6.03 bn

TradeStat’s 2023-24 quantities are double-counted, so that year is left out of the price. Sources: TradeStat — Export Import Data Bank, Department of Commerce · UN Comtrade database (United Nations Statistics Division) · Figures taken 29 October 2026.

Step by step

How to export auto parts and components

India has a large and growing auto component industry that supplies both carmakers at home and global vehicle makers and aftermarket buyers abroad. Its main competitors are China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Thailand; for the US market, Mexico has the advantage of proximity and trade rules. Demand comes from vehicle makers diversifying away from single-country supply, from the large replacement-parts aftermarket, and from the shift to electric vehicles. Openings for a smaller firm are in aftermarket parts, machined and forged components for Tier-1 suppliers, and parts for two-wheelers and tractors, which India makes in very large numbers.

  1. 01Choose segment

    Decide aftermarket or OEM/Tier-1 supply — they need different approvals and pricing.

  2. 02RFQ and feasibility

    Study the drawing, confirm you can meet tolerances and volumes, and quote with tooling cost.

  3. 03Tooling and samples

    Make tools, produce initial samples and full dimensional and material reports.

  4. 04PPAP / ISIR approval

    Submit the approval package; the buyer audits your process before serial supply.

  5. 05Serial production

    Run with control plans, SPC on critical dimensions, and lot traceability.

  6. 06Pack and ship

    Pack to the packaging specification, file the shipping bill, claim RoDTEP and drawback.

  7. 07Payment and scorecards

    Payment is usually on open account (60–90 days is common); OEMs rate you on quality and delivery. Use ECGC cover and factoring for cash flow.

Meet buyers

Trade fairs

Questions

Questions about exporting auto parts and components

Do I need IATF 16949 for aftermarket sales?
Not always. Many aftermarket importers accept ISO 9001 with good test reports. Vehicle makers and Tier-1s require IATF 16949.
What is PPAP?
The Production Part Approval Process: a set of documents and samples (drawings, measurements, material tests, process flow, FMEA, control plan) that proves your process makes good parts consistently.
What is IMDS?
The International Material Data System, where suppliers report the materials in each part so carmakers can meet recycling and chemical rules. Your buyer will give you access requirements.
Are US tariffs a problem for auto parts?
US duties on auto parts have changed several times since 2025. Check the current rate for your HTS line on the US International Trade Commission and CBP sites before quoting.
Which council supports auto-part exporters?
EEPC India issues the RCMC and runs the IESS show; ACMA is the industry association.
Sources (7)
  1. EEPC India — official site
  2. IATF Global Oversight — IATF 16949
  3. ARAI — Automotive Research Association of India
  4. ICAT — International Centre for Automotive Technology
  5. ECHA — Understanding REACH
  6. NABL — search for accredited testing laboratories
  7. US International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule

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