Dec 18, 2025
Why Used Cars from China Matter More Than Ever
China did not enter the used car export market overnight. Like the tortoise in a folktale, it moved slowly but deliberately. When the moment came, it was ready.
China became the world's largest automobile exporter in 2023 with over 1.4 million vehicles exported. Even though brand-new cars continue to make headlines, used and almost-new cars already make up 15–20% of all exports, and this percentage is rising annually. Due to the high demand for dependable, reasonably priced, and easily maintained automobiles, Africa and the Middle East rank among the most significant destinations.
There is a more profound change behind these numbers. With more than 300 million registered cars, China has a huge domestic auto market. Cars are frequen...
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