The status of Chinese carmakers on the outskirts of Europe
- In 2013, Chinese carmakers sold only 3 450 vehicles (PC + LCV) in the European Union (mainly Great Wall vehicles assembled in Bulgaria and MGs assembled in England), on a market of nearly 14 million units (PC + LCV). However, their situation is not the same on the outskirts of Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Middle East and Algeria.
- In Russia, Chinese manufacturers account for nearly 4% of the market (101 384 units sold), up 13% compared to 2012. In Ukraine, they have a market share of 9.5% (20 330 units), down nearly 33% compared to 2012. In Belarus, they have a market share of nearly 10% (2 490 units) while they were not present in this country in 2012.
- In the Middle East nearly 130 000 Chinese vehicles were sold (4% market share), while 238 000 units were sold in 2012 (-45%). This sharp decline was especially present in Iraq and Iran.
- In Algeria, the market share of Chinese manufacturers is the largest among all analysed areas in this study. More than 140 000 Chinese vehicles were sold, 25% of the market with a fairly stable situation compared to 2012.
