According to data from the General Administration of Customs compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, from January to December 2024, automobile vehicles exported 6,407,000 units, an increase of 22.7% year-on-year; the value of exports amounted to 117.35 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 15.5% year-on-year.So which Chinese models are exported abroad, let’s take a look at the TOP8 ranking.
First place: Chery Ruihu 7
In 2024, the Chery Rover 7 exported a total of 238,000 vehicles to foreign countries, more than five times its domestic volume.The car is mainly sold to Brazil, Russia, Egypt and other countries, and has been on the local sales charts.With stable product quality, it has won the title of “most trusted” imported family car in many countries.
Second place: MG ZS
It’s a compact SUV that has long been discontinued in China, but it exported a total of 194,000 units in 2024.And it was mainly exported to European countries, with the UK, of course, being the biggest exporter, followed by France and Germany.
Third place: Tesla Model 3
In 2024, Tesla Model 3 exported a total of 183,000 cars, and almost all Tesla Model 3s on sale in European countries come from Shanghai, China.In addition to Europe, Teslas in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand also come from China.
Fourth place: Harvard First Love
Another product that was discontinued in China, Haval First Love, a model that has been forgotten in the country, exported a total of 138,000 units in 2024
Fifth place: BYD Songplus
The foreign trade model of the BYD Song Plus is uniformly called the BYD Seal, and it exported a total of almost 120,000 units in 2024.The main export countries are Brazil, Europe, Thailand, Australia and Israel.
Sixth place: MG3
This is also a model that was discontinued in the country, but the car exported a whopping 116,000 units in 2024.The MG3, which is a car in the same class as the Volkswagen Polo, is a favorite in Europe and Southeast Asia.Sales are also significant in South America and the Middle East.
Seventh place: Changan CS55
The car exported a total of 103,000 units in 2024, almost double the domestic sales.The car’s main sales regions are the United Kingdom and the Middle East, although according to information made public by Changan, the car is sold in 52 countries around the world, the exact number of which is not known.
Eighth place: Jetway Traveler
Although there are no specific figures, according to the available information, during the period from January to May 2024, the cumulative export volume of the Jetway Traveler reached 41,500 units.It is also expected that the annual export volume should be close to 100,000 units.The car is being exported to the same countries as Chery, also Brazil, Russia, South America and Middle East countries.
To summarize: although the overall sales volume is large, there are actually a large number of non-passenger vehicles in the 6.4 million export volume, including transportation vehicles, buses and even golf carts and electric tricycles.China’s cars are still a long way from being a true export powerhouse, so don’t get ahead of yourself.
Article source: White Haven
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