Chery becomes the first Chinese automaker to export 5 million vehicles

Chery Group has announced that it is the first Chinese automotive brand to surpass the milestone of 5 million vehicles exported. By July 31st, Chery Group boasted a global user base of over 17.18 million, among whom more than 5.17 million were overseas users.

In July, Chery Group sold a total of 224,439 vehicles, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.7%. The group also reported figures in the new energy vehicle sector, with 65,357 units sold, an increase of 44.1% year-on-year. Chery maintained its position as the leading exporter of Chinese automobiles, with 119,090 vehicles exported in July, up 31.9% from the previous year.

Chery saw a cumulative sales reaching 1,484,563 vehicles in the first seven months of the year, representing a 14.5% increase year-on-year. The company exported a total of 669,360 vehicles during this period, solidifying its status as the top exporter in China.

Sales data overview 

Chery 143,965 /881,135
Exeed 6,822 69,490 
Jetour 49,445 348,813
iCar (iCaur) 6,566 51,076
Data from Wuhunews
Meanwhile, in the export market, BYD is closing the gap. In the first half of this year, BYD’s export volume surged by 118.2% year-on-year, catching up with Chery.

Top 10 exporting automakers in the first half of 2025

RankManufacturerExport VolumeYear-on-Year Growth
1 Chery 544,937 
2 BYD 443,098
3SAIC Motor 242,571
4 Geely 181,953
5 Changan 167,575
6 Great Wall Motors 146,902
7 Dongfeng Motor 111,925
8 FAW Group 101,064
9 Jiangsu Yueda Kia 85,764
10 JAC Motors 54,732
Credit: Yiche

According to data from Yiche, the top three destinations for China’s automobile exports in the first half of 2025 were Mexico, the UAE, and Russia, with export volumes of 234,500 units, 214,300 units, and 171,000 units, respectively. Mexico saw a year-on-year increase of 30.7%, the UAE surged by 58.5%, while Russia plummeted by 59.2%.

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