China Auto Exports Surge in April 2025: Key Figures Revealed

China's auto export saw a significant increase in April 2025, reaching 620,000 units, up 12% YoY. NEV exports also surged dramatically. Let's dive into the latest figures released.

CPCA · 2025-05-26

Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of China Passenger Car Association released a latest report on China auto export, representing a two-digit increase. Let’s dive into the figures.

April alone, China auto export hit 620,000 unites, up 12% YoY, and 36% MoM, driven mainly by competitive pricing and demand in Global South markets. From January to April, the total exports reached 2.16 million vehicles, marking a 15% increase YoY. Which countries are the top importer of Chinese cars?

Top 10 Countries for China's Passenger Car Exports in April 2025

COUNTRY	VOLUME (UNIT)
Mexico	49,139
Brazil	41,404
Russia	32,406
The United Arab Emirates	31,146
Australia	29,965
The United Kingdom	26,421
Belgium	25,636
The Philippines	23,672
Saudi Arabia	23,084
Malaysia	18,237

According to Cui, the NEVs export in April exceeded expectations. China exports 286,000 units in April, up 38% YoY, and 86 million units during January to April, a 30% surge YoY. The figures showed a growth trend towards the Middle East and developed countries, mainly targeting Western Europe and Asian markets.

Top 10 Countries for China's NEV Exports in April 2025