AAPEX - American Las Vegas Auto Parts Exhibition

【Exhibition Overview】

    AAPEX is currently one of the world's leading professional trade exhibitions for the automotive aftermarket and one of the most renowned automotive manufacturing trade shows in the United States. Supported by two major American automotive industry associations as well as the U.S. Department of Commerce, the exhibition serves as a key channel for companies from around the world to enter the North American and European auto parts markets.

    This edition brings together automotive parts buyers and aftermarket service providers from North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and other regions, with a strong focus on automotive aftermarket parts and vehicle maintenance products. It is held concurrently with the SEMA Show in the United States. Participating companies can benefit from the buyer resources invited by both show organisers at a single event, effectively doubling their exhibition results.

    As a world-class professional trade fair for automotive manufacturing and aftermarket services, the show attracts a highly influential group of professional buyers with strong purchasing power from across the globe. Exhibitors can connect with key global procurement decision-makers that are rarely accessible at other trade shows. For Chinese companies in the auto parts and aftermarket sector, participating in this exhibition is an excellent opportunity to expand into international markets, showcase the latest products, technologies and services, establish cooperation with global industry players, and capture market trends and business opportunities.

【Key Benefits of Participation】

    Launched in 1969, the exhibition boasts a history of more than half a century and ranks first among the world's top three auto parts trade shows. It is the most influential industry event in the global automotive aftermarket. The 2025 edition brings together over 2,100 exhibitors from 46 countries, covers an exhibition area of 130,000 square metres, attracts more than 47,000 targeted buyers and over 162,000 industry professionals, spanning 128 countries and regions. 99% of attendees hold purchasing decision-making power or influence, and over 60% are final purchasing decision-makers.

    - Full Industry Chain Sourcing Platform: The exhibits cover all categories of products, including various auto parts, air conditioning systems, motors, bearings, brake pads, clutches, transmissions and gearboxes, maintenance tools, testing equipment, vehicle interior accessories and maintenance products. Professional buyers cover the entire industry chain, including hypermarkets, leading automotive companies, chain stores and trading companies. Globally renowned procurement groups such as Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Walmart attend the show regularly.

    - Gateway to the World's Largest Parts Market: The U.S. automotive aftermarket is valued at nearly US$435 billion, while the global market reaches US$2.3 trillion, making it one of the world's largest auto parts procurement markets, with approximately 40% of parts relying on imports. AAPEX serves as a strategic channel for Chinese companies to enter the North American market and connect with mainstream buyers.

    - Frontier of Smart and New Energy Technologies: A key highlight of the show is the extensive application of artificial intelligence and data analytics technologies. Exhibitors showcase AI and big data-driven applications in repair diagnostics, inventory forecasting, customer management and supply chain optimisation. New energy and future powertrain systems are also major attractions, reflecting the latest achievements in the integration of energy saving, emission reduction and performance innovation in the automotive industry.

    - High-Quality Buyer Clusters: The show's buyer base consists mainly of management-level executives and decision-makers, most of whom hold final purchasing authority. It covers omni-channel buyers across multiple major global regions. More than three-quarters of exhibitors choose to return year after year, demonstrating the show's strong commercial conversion capability.

    - Chinese Brands Going Global: The China International Auto Parts and Aftermarket Services Exhibition, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, is held concurrently in the same hall, bringing together over 100 outstanding enterprises from 12 provinces and cities across China. With a unified image, it showcases the overall strength of China's manufacturing industry, helping Chinese companies enhance their international brand influence and expand overseas channels.

    - Over 100 Forums with Authoritative Insights: During the exhibition, more than 100 professional seminars and themed forums will be held, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry, exploring innovative AI practices across multiple fields, and covering hot topics such as manufacturing, logistics, retail and supply chain.

    - Core Industry Networking Hub: Known as the "relationship bank" of the automotive aftermarket, the show is a core platform for building industry networks. A variety of social events are arranged during the exhibition, providing efficient settings for companies to establish and strengthen global partnerships.

    - Upgraded Zones with Precise Matching: Starting from 2025, the exhibition has reorganised its zones by product and service categories, marking the biggest change in its 40-year history in Las Vegas. This aims to enhance return on investment for both exhibitors and buyers. A brand-new iFLEX zone has also been introduced, focusing on the maintenance and care segment and offering a more concentrated pool of suppliers.

【Prominent Exhibitors】

    World-Class Parts Brands: Bosch, DENSO, MAHLE, Federal-Mogul, Tenneco, Delphi Technologies, Schaeffler, NGK, DRiV, Gates, ZF

    Oils, Chemicals and Maintenance Products: Shell, Castrol, Valvoline, TotalEnergies

    Repair Tools and Equipment: Snap-on, Matco Tools, Yuanzheng, Autel

    Electrification and Intelligent Connectivity: CATL, ChargePoint, Mobileye, Aptiv

    Leading Chinese Export Enterprises: Ruili Group, Luoshi Group, Guangdong Golden Kin, Wanxiang Qianchao, Zhejiang Yinlun, Minth Group and many other leading Chinese manufacturers in their respective segments