Chery Maintains Export Dominance with Over a Million Vehicles Sold Overseas in 2025

As the clock ticks, one Chery vehicle leaves China every 23 seconds. In 2025, this steady stream of cars and SUVs helped the company export over a million vehicles for the year, marking its 23rd consecutive year as the top Chinese automaker in overseas sales.

Key Takeaways

  • Average one Chery vehicle exported every 23 seconds worldwide throughout 2025
  • Total exports of 1,344,020 units with a year-on-year increase of 17.4%
  • Cumulative total export numbers reaching an impressive 5.85 million vehicles since the start

Chery’s success isn’t just about quantity; it’s also about quality and innovation. The company continues to expand its premium brand, Exeed, in Europe with models like the Yaoguang C-DM plug-in hybrid SUV leading the way.

The Chery brand alone sold 1,700,940 vehicles last year. Its Tiggo 8 model, a mid-size SUV, has been the best-selling Chinese gasoline-powered vehicle for nine straight years. Meanwhile, the Arrizo 8 kept monthly sales over 10,000 units and now boasts cumulative sales of more than 450,000.

Jetour’s Traveler C-DM off-road SUV is another star performer, with global sales exceeding 400,000. And don’t forget about the iCaur brand that sold over 96,000 units last year and has initial markets in Thailand, Malaysia, and Russia.

Luxeed, Chery’s collaboration with Huawei, hit a milestone of selling more than 10,000 vehicles monthly for three months straight. With models like the Luxeed R7 and S7 leading the charge, it’s clear that Chery is not just exporting cars but also building global brand loyalty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles did Chery export in 2025?

In 2025, Chery exported a total of 1,344,020 units to overseas markets.

What’s the cumulative number of exports for Chery since it began exporting vehicles?

Cumulatively, Chery has exported over 5.85 million vehicles across various brands and models.

In a world where automotive trends are constantly shifting, Chery’s steady rise in overseas sales is nothing short of impressive. With its diverse portfolio and commitment to innovation, it looks like the company isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Sofia Martinez
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