- A Historic Milestone Reflecting Global Trust in Chery
- A Look at Chery Group’s Sub Brand Sales Performance
- Fierce Competition in Export Market with BYD Closing In
- GCC Countries Lead the Surge in Chinese Car Imports
Chery Group has set a groundbreaking milestone in the Chinese automotive industry by becoming the first company to export more than 5 million vehicles worldwide. This achievement is not just a numerical success but a reflection of Chery’s rapid growth and expanding global presence, especially in the GCC region, where interest in Chinese vehicles is rising steadily, with Chery models gaining particular popularity.
A Historic Milestone Reflecting Global Trust in Chery
By July 31, 2025, Chery surpassed 5.17 million overseas users, out of a global customer base exceeding 17.18 million. This figure highlights the brand’s widespread international reach and its growing reputation among consumers around the world.
In July alone, Chery Group recorded 224,439 vehicle sales, marking a 14.7 percent increase year on year. New energy vehicles played a key role in this growth, with 65,357 electric and hybrid units sold, representing a remarkable 44.1 percent surge. These results underscore Chery’s strategic shift toward a more sustainable, electric future.
The company also maintained its lead among Chinese automakers in export volume, shipping 119,090 vehicles to international markets in July, a 31.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Cumulative sales for the first seven months of 2025 reached 1,484,563 vehicles, including 669,360 units exported, reinforcing Chery’s position as a global leader and reflecting strong international demand across its lineup.
A Look at Chery Group’s Sub Brand Sales Performance
The following data highlights the performance of Chery Group’s key sub brands during the month of July and across the period from January to the end of July 2025:
Brand | July Sales | January to July Sales |
|---|---|---|
Chery | 143,965 | 881,135 |
Exeed | 6,822 | 69,490 |
Jetour | 49,445 | 348,813 |
iCar (iCaur) | 6,566 | 51,076 |
These figures reflect Chery’s diverse market strategy, where each brand caters to a different customer segment, from budget friendly options to premium offerings. This approach allows Chery Group to remain agile and responsive to varying consumer demands across global markets.
Fierce Competition in Export Market with BYD Closing In
While Chery continues to lead as China’s top vehicle exporter, BYD is rapidly gaining ground. In the first half of 2025, BYD recorded a staggering 118.2% increase in exports, reaching 443,098 units. This sharp rise has significantly narrowed the gap with Chery, which shipped 544,937 vehicles during the same period.
Here is a breakdown of the top 10 Chinese car exporters in the first half of 2025:
Rank | Manufacturer | Export Volume | Year on Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Chery | 544,937 | +3.5% |
2 | BYD | 443,098 | +118.2% |
3 | SAIC Motor | 242,571 | -4.1% |
4 | Geely | 181,953 | +7.4% |
5 | Changan | 167,575 | -5.5% |
6 | Great Wall Motors | 146,902 | -3.9% |
7 | Dongfeng Motor | 111,925 | +20.0% |
8 | FAW Group | 101,064 | -31.9% |
9 | Jiangsu Yueda Kia | 85,764 | +20.6% |
10 | JAC Motors | 54,732 | -13.5% |
GCC Countries Lead the Surge in Chinese Car Imports
According to data from Yiche, both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia ranked among the top ten destinations for Chinese car exports in the first half of 2025, with remarkable growth in volume. Mexico led the list with 234,500 vehicles, followed closely by the UAE with 214,300 units. Despite Russia taking the third spot, it recorded a sharp year on year decline of 59.2 percent.
Rank | Country | Export Volume | Year on Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Mexico | 234,500 | +30.7% |
2 | United Arab Emirates | 214,300 | +58.5% |
3 | Russia | 171,000 | -59.2% |
4 | Brazil | 155,200 | -7.9% |
5 | Belgium | 147,200 | +7.2% |
6 | United Kingdom | 131,300 | +18.8% |
7 | Saudi Arabia | 119,500 | +24.9% |
8 | Australia | 115,100 | +41.5% |
9 | Philippines | 101,900 | +63.5% |
10 | Kazakhstan | 77,600 | +105.0% |
The sharp rise in export volumes to the UAE and Saudi Arabia reflects growing confidence among GCC consumers in Chinese cars, especially Chery models. These vehicles have become increasingly competitive in terms of pricing, technology, and after sales support.
