Zhong Guo Qi Che Bao Wang·2025-12-05 09:57Core Viewpoint - The Chinese automotive industry is transitioning from incremental competition to stock competition, with overseas markets becoming a new growth driver as domestic competition intensifies [4][8]. Export Growth - In October, China's automotive exports reached 666,000 units, a month-on-month increase of 2.1% and a year-on-year increase of 22.9%. From January to October, exports totaled 5.616 million units, up 15.7% year-on-year [4]. - The export growth rate is outpacing domestic production and sales growth, indicating a shift in focus for Chinese automakers towards international markets [4]. Company Performance - Chery's overseas sales for January to October reached 1.06 million units, accounting for 46% of total sales, with a year-on-year growth of 13% [5]. - BYD's overseas sales for the same period were 780,000 units, a significant increase of 130%, raising its export share to 21% [5]. - Great Wall Motors reported overseas sales of 454,100 units, making up nearly 37% of total sales, with a 44.61% increase compared to 2023 [5]. - Geely's overseas sales reached nearly 300,000 units, with a remarkable 214% increase in exports of new energy vehicles [6]. Market Expansion - GAC's overseas terminal sales grew by 36.5%, covering 85 countries and regions, with over 570 sales outlets [7]. - Chinese automotive brands are increasingly penetrating mature markets like the EU, with a record 7.4% market share in the European passenger car market as of September 2025, doubling from 3.3% year-on-year [14]. Revenue Contribution - Chery's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 214.83 billion yuan, a 17.9% increase year-on-year, with exports contributing significantly to this growth [10]. - BYD's overseas revenue share increased from 28% in 2024 to 36.5% in the third quarter of 2025, with a net profit margin of 4.2% [11]. - Great Wall Motors' overseas revenue surged to 80.3 billion yuan, accounting for 39.69% of total revenue [12]. Strategic Insights - Chinese automakers are focusing on localizing products to meet diverse market needs, which is essential for integrating into local markets [9][20]. - The shift from product export to ecological output is becoming a key strategy for Chinese car manufacturers, enhancing their competitiveness in international markets [13][19]. - The global market share of Chinese automobiles is expected to exceed 38% by 2025, with significant growth in emerging markets like Southeast Asia and Africa [14][16]. Future Projections - By 2030, it is anticipated that Chinese automotive brands will achieve over 12% market share in overseas markets, with sales reaching nearly 10 million units [18]. - The global expansion of Chinese car manufacturers is accelerating, with strategies focusing on building a global vehicle that meets diverse market demands [19].