China's automobile exports totaled 7.33 million units in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a 25% year-on-year increase, according to industry data. In November alone, exports reached 810,000 units, up 48% YoY though down 2% month-on-month.
New energy vehicle (NEV) exports showed particularly strong performance, with 350,000 units shipped in November (up 156% YoY) and 3.01 million units during January-November (up 62% YoY). Plug-in hybrids and hybrids have emerged as new growth drivers, especially in commercial vehicle segments.
Key export markets: - Top destinations in November: Mexico (90,212 units), Russia (61,881), UAE (53,114), Brazil (29,231), Australia (26,121) - Largest YoY growth contributors: Mexico (+54,705 units), UAE (+22,877), Algeria (+19,213), Brazil (+18,620), Australia (+13,252)
For NEVs specifically: - November top markets: Mexico (48,172), UAE (25,895), UK (19,191), Indonesia (18,337), Brazil (15,709) - January-November leaders: Belgium (262,248), Mexico (199,041), UK (194,473), Philippines (185,834), Brazil (179,302)
The export structure shows shifting trends: - November 2025: BEVs 26%, PHEVs 17%, hybrids 6%, ICE vehicles 40% - Jan-Nov 2025: BEVs 28%, PHEVs 13%, hybrids 6%, ICE vehicles 43%
Regional highlights: - Anhui province led domestic export regions with 1.06 million units - Middle East, Africa and Oceania markets performed strongly - Russian market exports declined significantly despite stable domestic sales
Major automakers including
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