Iranian Firms Join Automobility 2026 as Trade with Russia Rises 8-Fold

The 30th edition of MIMS Automobility Saint Petersburg 2026, Russia’s international exhibition for auto parts, aftermarket products and automotive services, has opened in St. Petersburg with the participation of Iranian companies in a unified national pavilion.

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali addressed the opening ceremony, attended by Russian officials and representatives from participating countries, including China and South Korea. He said Iran’s presence at the exhibition for the fifth consecutive year demonstrates the two countries’ determination to expand industrial cooperation.

Jalali said trade between Iranian auto-parts companies and Russia has increased eightfold over the past five years, highlighting the growing potential of both markets.

He added that Iran has around 1,850 companies active in auto-parts manufacturing and the automotive supply chain, with a number of knowledge-based and industrial capabilities showcased at the event.

The fifth Iranian national pavilion was established with authorization from the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran and cooperation from the Association of Homogeneous Propulsion and Auto Parts Industries. Seven Iranian parts and supply-chain companies, along with two trading firms, are participating across 162 square meters.

More than 30 Iranian industry executives and business representatives are also attending meetings with Russian manufacturers, distributors and automotive companies.

Held for the first time in St. Petersburg, MIMS Automobility 2026 brings together more than 1,500 companies and is expected to attract over 45,000 professional visitors. The exhibition runs through August 28 at Expoforum. - IRNA