As the world’s largest automotive producer, China continues to dominate the global car industry. In the first half of 2025, China exported 3.48 million cars, an increase of 10.4 % YOY with the BYD Song Plus as the best performing model. But still BYD is not China’s top car exporter.
Chinese car manufacturers are expected to continue reaching new heights with innovation, electrification, and autonomous driving technologies. Here we look into the top 5 Chinese car manufacturers by exports in H1 2025.
The top ten countries which imported the most Chinese cars during Hi 2025 were Mexico with 280,097 units, UAE 228,979 units, Russia 180,067 units, Brazil 161,314 units, Belgium 149,646 units, Saudi Arabia 147,271 units, Australia 143,682 units, United Kingdom 136,297 units, Philippines 122,628 units, and Kazakhstan 88,076 units.
China’s Top Car Exporter
No 5. : Geely
Established – 1986
Brands – Geely, Zeekr, Lotus, Volvo, Polestar, Ji Yui, LEVC, Lynk & Co, Radar, Proton.
2025 H1 Exports – 236,000
The best exported models were Geely Coolray, Tugella, and Emgrand with the Geely Coolray selling 53,200 units.
No 4. : Changan
Established – 1862, a state owned company.
Brands – Changan, Deepal, Avatr.
2025 H1 Exports – 299,000
The best exported models were Changan CS55 Plus, Changan CS35 Plus, and Changan UNI-V with the Changan CS55 Plus selling 35,790 units.
No 3. : SAIC ( Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation )
Established – 1955
Brands – MG, Roewe, IM, Rising, Maxus, Wuling, Baojun.
2025 H1 Exports – 438,000
The best exported models were MG ZS, MG3, and MG4 EV with the MG ZS selling 134,100 units. The MG4 ZS was second best exported model during this period.
No 2. : BYD (Build Your Dreams )
Established – in 2003 by Wang Chuanfu
Brands – BYD, Denza, Yangwang, Fangchengbao.
2025 H1 Exports – 472,000
The best exported models were BYD Song Plus, BYD Seagull, and BYD Sealion 07 EV with the BYD Song Plus selling 134,100 units. The BYD Song Plus was also the top exported model during this period.
No 1. : Chery
Established – 1997, a state owned company.
Brands – Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCar, Luxeed, Omoda/Jaecoo, Soueast.
2025 H1 Exports – 548,000
Chery is China top car exporter for H1 2025. The best exported models were Chery Tiggo 5X, Chery Tiggo 7, and Chery Discovery 06 C-DM with the Chery Tiggo 5X selling 69,838 units.
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In the first half of 2025, China has solidified its position as an automotive powerhouse and this export surge shows China’s growing dominance in the global automotive industry. In H1 2025, the top Chinese car exporters have been Geely, Changan, SAIC, BYD and Chery.
With competitive pricing and advancements in EV technology, Chinese automakers will continue to expand their global footprint. Chinese car market is getting highly competitive forcing manufacturers to seek other markets. As more and more Chinese companies begin to export, China’s top car exporter may also change over time.
So which Chinese brand do you think will dominate in the future? Put down your comments below.
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