Automotive Export Industry Council
The Automotive Industry Export Council (AIEC) was established in 1999 as the official private sector export promotion body for the automotive industry in South Africa. Products addressed include passenger cars, trucks and buses, original equipment components, aftermarket parts and accessories.
The AIEC works closely with Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA), the trade promotion arm of the Department of Trade and Industry, in the following main activities:
- General promotion of South African automotive manufacturing capability
- Trade Missions of South African companies to potential export markets
- Investigations and research into new markets and additional opportunities in existing markets
Funding of the above activities is subsidised by TISA for approved projects and travel.
For more information, go to www.aiec.co.za
