Stricter Controls on Illegal New Car Export, More Space for Legitimate Used Cars, and Emerging Opportunities for International Model New Cars
Zhijun Zhao · 2025-11-30
Jamie Zhang · 2024-03-03
China is the world's leader when it comes to exporting automobiles. But now, the marketplace is just not limited to new cars- used vehicles from China are sought by international buyers both markets. And for cost-conscious countries, looking for dependable transport, to buy a Chinese second-hand car is often as influential as buying any new car. This is the reason why purchasing Chinese used cars is your smart buy.
In 2023, China exported an amazing 5,223,000 new cars worth a total value of $101.6 billion USD. This huge plateau underscores China's determination to expand vehicle production, as the output of that country reached 30,160,966 units in the same year. The industry looks well placed to embrace and fulfill world demand.

By the end of 2023, the number of used car dealers in China had expanded to approximately 790,000. This also reflects active used car markets and is backed up further by impressive transfer registration numbers at 31.87 million for all automobiles. The trade volume of used cars surged to 18.41 million units, indicating high market activity and it was clear that international buyers had many choices available to them.
China's high quality vehicles are another attraction. Stricter inspections leave used cars meeting international standards, giving global customers an extra kick to buy. At the same time, with 15.52 million pure electric vehicles currently on the road and electric vehicle registrations picking up quickly, Beijing is already developing clean choices for future buyers.

Another attractive point is that Chinese used cars offer recent technological advancements without the hefty price tags of newer models. In 2023 alone, cars in the 7 to 10 year class accounted for 3.73 million units and showed us clearly what a range there is outside of this. Furthermore, a growing infrastructure network of public and private charging facilities is already there to support electric cars globally.

Unlike other countries, China's auto export size keeps rising. China exported 1,171,000 cars 2018 and crossed the 5 million marks in 2023 a consistent increase that outstrips the competition significantly. This is largely due to the popularity of Chinese cars in key export markets like Russia, which took delivery of 755,835 units in 2023.
When international buyers purchase a used car from China, they enjoy the advantages of cheap parts: China had a US$ 87.7 billion automobile parts export trade in 2023. A China used car investment that produces good technology, and quality, and provides good support will bring a big harvest.

Conclusion: Global buyers who choose Chinese used cars are not just buying vehicles. They are becoming part of China's thriving automobile culture, which promises innovation, reliability, and affordability - all key requirements for anyone in developing regions who needs quality transportation.
Hefei
2018.12150,000kmPetrol
Suzhou
2021.0449,000kmPetrol
Guangzhou
2019.0556,200kmPetrol
Guangzhou
2022.0465,200kmHybrid
Putian
2020.0732,000kmPetrol
Hangzhou
2020.0140,000kmPetrol
Shanghai
2021.0518,000kmBEV
Ningbo
2023.0930,000kmPetrol
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