In the first quarter of 2023, China emerged as the leading global car exporter, surpassing Japan

The first six months of 2023 saw a significant rise of 75.7% in car exports from China, as the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) reported.

In this period, China exported a total of 2.14 million vehicles, with electric cars accounting for about 534,000 units.

This shows a 160% increase in overseas electric car sales from the same timeframe in 2022.

The growth in passenger car exports, which reached 1.78 million (a rise of 88.4%), overshadowed the increase in commercial vehicle exports, which grew by 31.9% to 361,000.

CAAM noted that Chinese automobile exports surpassed 2 million in 2021 and reached 3 million in 2022.

In the first quarter of 2023, China emerged as the leading global car exporter, surpassing Japan.

CAAM attributed this growth to rigorous quality control, a sophisticated industrial chain, and advanced maintenance services.

The key international destinations for Chinese vehicles are Russia, Mexico, and Belgium, while Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Thailand are the top three importers of Chinese electric vehicles.