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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
COUNTRY | VOLUME (UNIT) |
|---|---|
Brazil | 34,802 |
Belgium | 24,713 |
Mexico | 21,513 |
The United Kingdom | 18,529 |
The Philippines | 18,407 |
Australia | 16,464 |
Thailand | 12,035 |
Turkey | 10,688 |
Indonesia | 8,754 |
Spain | 8,241 |
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