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International

SMMT International helps UK automotive companies to trade overseas and grow their presence in existing and emerging markets around the world.

Our knowledge and expertise allows us to research and scope international markets to help our members develop new business opportunities at key trade shows and exhibitions, and as part of dedicated trade missions, globally.

We can assist in organising your exhibition stand and help you access government funding, make connections with potential partners, and raise your profile through speaking opportunities and networking events. If you would like more information on any of our international activities please fill out the International Activities Expression of Interest form.

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Events & webinars
Alabama and Tennessee, USA:
06 Oct 2025
USA: Southeastern EV supply chain

Promising opportunities for UK companies
Events & webinars
Olomouc, Czech Republic:
03 Nov 2025
Czech Republic: CEE Automotive Supply Chain

UK automotive supply chain trade mission
Events & webinars
Hainan, China:
24 Sep 2025
China: World New Energy Vehicle Congress

Meetings in Wuhan and conference in Hainan
Partner activities
Paris, France:
14 Oct 2025
France: Equip Auto 2025

International trade show for the automotive industry, aftermarket and services sector in France
Events & webinars
Johannesburg, South Africa:
28 Oct 2025
South Africa: Automechanika Johannesburg

An event support payment of £500 is available to UK companies visiting Automechanika Johannesburg.
Partner activities
Detroit, USA:
06 Oct 2025
USA: Battery Show North America

Unparalleled opportunity to source the latest design, production and manufacturing solutions from across the battery supply chain
Events & webinars
Frankfurt, Germany:
08 Sep 2026
Germany: Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt is the largest international trade exhibition for the...
Reports
Thailand:
30 Jan 2025
Thailand automotive market report

Thailand's automotive sector plays an important role in the country's economy, positioning Thailand as one of Southeast Asia’s key automotive manufacturing hubs.
Reports
Ghana:
01 Mar 2024
Strengthening the UK and Ghana partnership

Ghana is looking to develop its manufacturing capability and sees automotive as a key sector.
Reports
India:
15 Dec 2022
Opportunities in the Indian Electric Vehicle Sector

India stands on the cusp of a ground-breaking revolution in electric mobility. EV sales are predicted to be around 10 million per year by 2030

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