- European exports (EU) increased significantly between 2009 and 2012.

   Quantities aggregated on three major export areas (U.S., Russia, China) have increased from 1.435 million to 1.985 million units in three years.

- USA: from 651,000 units to 867,000 in three years.

- Russia: from 514,000 units to 568,000 in three years.

- China: 270,000 units to 550,000 in three years.

- 85% of European exports are sourced from Germany  (Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Opel, Ford and Porsche).

- The remaining share of  exports (15%) is split between French, Italian, British, Swedish and Asian manufacturers located in Europe.

- Exports to USA, Russia and China represents 75% of EU exports in 2012.