Automotive & Parts
Progressive liberalization over 15 years — value chain restructuring
Trade Volume
€12 bn
Tariff Reduction
35% → 0%
Transition Period
15 years (vehicles), 10 years (parts)
Key Figures
35%
Current duties on vehicles
15 years
Transition period
#3 worldwide
Brazilian auto market
40%
Required local value added
Opportunities
Progressive elimination of 35% duties on vehicles
Access to Brazilian market (3rd largest auto market)
Integration of EU-MERCOSUR production chains
Export of high-tech components
Risks
Complex rules of origin (40% local value added)
Competition from local manufacturers (Stellantis Brazil, VW Argentina)
Exchange rate instability (real, peso)
Divergent technical standards (INMETRO vs CE)
Strategic Recommendations
1
Analyze rules of origin to optimize the value chain2
Establish joint ventures with local partners3
Anticipate the transition to electric vehicles in MERCOSUR4
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