Automotive
The Chinese automotive industry is preparing to end 2025 with a record performance, driven by domestic growth and global expansion. According to Chen Xu, vice secretary-general of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the expectation is to exceed 34 million vehicles sold, with 16 million being new energy vehicles – a category that includes electric, plug-in hybrid, and extended-range vehicles.
Among the most impressive figures is the projection to export more than 6,8 million vehicles by the end of the year. This milestone represents continuous progress that reinforces China’s global leadership in the sector. The country had already overtaken Japan in 2024, becoming the world’s largest exporter of automobiles.
According to CAAM data, exports have been growing consistently: 3,11 million vehicles in 2022, 4,91 million in 2023, and 5,86 million in 2024. From January to October 2025, 5,62 million units were shipped, a 15,7% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.
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The international expansion rests on three main pillars. The first is the increased demand for Chinese vehicles in markets such as Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia.
The second is the expansion of distribution networks, with manufacturers such as BYD, SAIC, Geely, and Chery investing in factories and logistics infrastructure outside the country. The third factor is industrial scale, which allows China to maintain low costs and ample production capacity.
From January to October 2025, the total value of exports reached 798,39 billion yuan, approximately 97,05 billion euros, a growth of 14,3% compared to the same period in 2024.
The performance of the domestic market reinforces this expansion. In the first ten months of the year, national production reached 27,7 million units, an increase of 13,2% compared to 2024. This pace ensures a solid domestic supply and sufficient surplus to meet international demand.
Based on projections, China will end 2025 consolidating its position as the world’s largest automotive hub, with a new historical record for production and exports.
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