Les exportations de voitures de la Chine touchées 4.2 millions d’unités en février 2025, Les véhicules à énergie nouvelle mènent la croissance

Cui Dongshu, secrétaire général de l’Association chinoise des constructeurs automobiles (Le), 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:

1. Mexico
2. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
3. Russia
4. Belgium
5. Saudi Arabia
6. United Kingdom
7. Australia
8. Turkey
9. Philippines
10. 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% D’une année sur l’autre). Cumulative NEV exports reached ​360,000 units in the first two months, surging by ​26% D’une année sur l’autre, 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% D’une année sur l’autre). February alone saw ​530,000 PHEVs shipped (+207% D’une année sur l’autre).
• ​Pure Electric Vehicles (BEVs): Slower but steady growth, with ​265,000 units exported (+5% D’une année sur l’autre) in the first two months.

​Top NEV Export Markets

The top 10 countries for Chinese NEV exports in January–February 2025 were:

1. Belgium
2. Turkey
3. Mexico
4. United Kingdom
5. Philippines
6. Thailand
7. UAE
8. Brazil
9. Australia
10. Israel

The ​top five countries in NEV export growth were Turkey, Mexico, Israel, Indonesia, and Belgium.