Production and imports

Serbia’s automotive production sector has existed for more than 70 years and is an important part of the country’s economy. It began in 1939 when the Serbian manufacturer of motor vehicles, Zastava, started the production of cars under FIAT license in Kragujevac. Today, the automotive industry is one of the most prominent sectors in Serbia, with around 60 international companies investing more than EUR 1.7 billion since 2001, according to the Development Agency of Serbia.

The most prominent activities in the industry are the production of chassis parts, especially wheels and suspension parts. Electrical components are the second dominant production group, which includes batteries and electrical installations. Other components produced include cast parts for engines, a