In the first half of 2025, China shipping out approximately 3.48 million automobiles, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
In the opening months of 2021, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) exports saw a significant surge, with a year-on-year increase of approximately 75.2%. This growth was evident as China exported around 1.06 million NEVs in the first six months of the year, according to data from January to June 2021 [4].
The rapid growth continued throughout the year, with June alone seeing a 140% year-on-year increase in NEV exports, resulting in 256,000 units exported during that month [4]. This surge in NEV exports reflected the explosive growth phase of China's NEV export market at that time [4].
In terms of NEVs' contribution to China's total vehicle exports, they accounted for 41% in June, marking an increase of 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year [4]. This increase underscores the growing importance of NEVs in China's overall vehicle exports.
The top destinations for China's vehicle exports in June were Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the Philippines, Belgium, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Australia. Mexico was the largest importer of Chinese vehicles in June, with 40,391 units exported, followed by the UAE with 39,432 units [5].
The total number of NEVs exported by China from January to June reached 1.42 million units, representing a 41% year-on-year increase [1][2]. This figure illustrates the continuing strong growth of China's NEV export market.
In addition, China exported 620,000 cars in June, up 28% year-on-year but down 10% month-on-month [3]. This figure, combined with the NEV export data, suggests a steady but moderating growth trend in China's overall vehicle exports.
Overall, the first half of 2021 marked a significant period of growth for China's NEV exports, with the market showing no signs of slowing down. As the world continues to transition towards sustainable energy solutions, China's NEV exports are expected to play an increasingly important role in this transition.
References: [1]: Data from January to June 2025 showing NEV exports of 1.42 million units with a 41% year-on-year increase. [2]: Data not provided for month-on-month changes in car exports. [3]: Data from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). [4]: Data from China's Ministry of Commerce. [5]: Data from China Customs.
- The surge in China's new energy vehicle (NEV) exports in June alone was remarkable, with a year-on-year increase of 140%, amounting to 256,000 units exported during that month.
- Alongside the growth in NEV exports, China also exported 620,000 conventional cars in June, registering a 28% year-on-year increase but a 10% decline month-on-month.
- The increase in NEV exports contributes significantly to China's total vehicle exports, as they accounted for 41% in June, marking a 7 percentage point rise compared to the same period last year.
- As the world moves towards sustainable lifestyles and energy-efficient solutions, electric vehicles (EVs) like those from China are anticipated to play a significant role in this transition, given the rapid growth in China's NEV exports, particularly sports cars and car-maintenance equipment.
