Vehicles & Auto Parts
Vehicles and auto parts are among China's fastest-growing export categories to Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East, with vehicle exports and parts demand driving growth together. China has become the number one market for vehicle and parts exports to Russia: in 2024, Chinese car exports to Russia reached USD 15.2 billion, and of roughly USD 12 billion in parts imports, an estimated 60% came from China. Kazakhstan imported more than USD 1.1 billion of auto parts in the first ten months of 2025, up 25% year on year; the UAE auto parts market is expected to reach USD 21 billion in 2025, with China accounting for over 25% of supply. However, certification barriers, after-sales networks and local operations remain the main bottlenecks to market expansion.
Common Challenges When Going Global
- Strict certification standards: vehicles and parts must comply with local technical regulations and safety and emissions standards; certification takes a long time and documentation requirements are demanding.
- Difficult to build an after-sales network: consumers expect fast after-sales response, and the lack of a local service network limits market expansion.
- Complex parts distribution: many SKUs and frequent orders place high demands on warehouse management and delivery times.
Our Solutions
- Product certification and compliance: assistance with auto parts certification, vehicle type approval and related testing so that products enter the market legally.
- Warehousing and parts distribution: parts warehousing, picking and fast delivery in major cities to support after-sales repairs.
- Channel and after-sales support: help with developing dealers and service centres, plus multilingual customer service and after-sales coordination.
- Market research and entry strategy: analysis of the model mix, brand landscape and channel characteristics of the target market to build an entry plan.
