China Bus and Coach OEM Manufacturer
Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), released an analysis of China’s automotive export market for January–February 2025. The report highlights that China exported 420,000 vehicles in February 2025, marking a 7% year-on-year increase. Cumulatively, exports reached 970,000 units in the first two months, accelerating by 17% compared to the same period in 2024.
Top Export Destinations
The top 10 countries for Chinese car exports in January–February 2025 were:
- Mexico
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Russia
- Belgium
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Turkey
- Philippines
- Brazil
Notably, the top five countries in terms of export growth were UAE, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel.
Russian Market Dynamics
Cui emphasized that Russia’s market is “special” due to heightened risk awareness among Chinese automakers. While domestic sales in Russia declined modestly in January–February 2025, shipments dropped sharply by 143,000 units compared to November–December 2024 and fell by 55,000 units year-on-year.
New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) Drive Growth
NEVs emerged as a key growth driver, with 148,000 units exported in February 2025 (+12% YoY). Cumulative NEV exports reached 360,000 units in the first two months, surging by 26% YoY, outpacing the 11% growth recorded in the same period last year.
- Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs): Dominated growth with 950,000 units exported in January–February 2025 (+202% YoY). February alone saw 530,000 PHEVs shipped (+207% YoY).
- Pure Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Slower but steady growth, with 265,000 units exported (+5% YoY) in the first two months.
Top NEV Export Markets
The top 10 countries for Chinese NEV exports in January–February 2025 were:
- Belgium
- Turkey
- Mexico
- United Kingdom
- Philippines
- Thailand
- UAE
- Brazil
- Australia
- Israel
The top five countries in NEV export growth were Turkey, Mexico, Israel, Indonesia, and Belgium.
