Fact sheet: EU-China vehicle trade

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China is the third largest market by value for EU vehicle exports after the US (ranked first) and the UK (ranked second).

This fact sheet examines vehicle trade flows between the EU and China, including the battery-electric car market. 

  • 438,034 battery-electric cars were imported from China into the EU in 2023, valuing €9.7 billion.
  • 11,499 battery-electric cars were exported from the EU to China in 2023, valuing €852.3 million.
  • The market share of cars made in China in EU battery-electric sales has climbed from around 3% to over 20% in the past three years.
    • Chinese brands account for around 8% of this market share

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This information was presumed to be correct at the time of publication. However, ACEA is not responsible for any inconsistencies or errors in the data.

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The fact sheet by ACEA explores vehicle trade between the EU and China, highlighting the battery-electric car market. In 2023, 438,034 battery-electric cars worth €9.7 billion were imported from China to the EU, while 11,499 cars worth €852.3 million were exported from the EU to China. The market share of Chinese-made cars in EU battery-electric sales has risen from 3% to over 20% in the last three years, with Chinese brands holding an 8% share. Reproduction of the content without ACEA's consent is prohibited, and ACEA should be credited when referencing the information. The data is presumed accurate at the time of publication, but ACEA disclaims responsibility for any inconsistencies or errors.