China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Igor PatrickFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina

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In January, China became Brazil's largest vehicle exporter, surpassing Argentina for the first time. Chinese vehicle exports to Brazil reached 16,800 units, exceeding Argentina's 13,400. This shift marks a significant change in Brazil's import market, eroding Argentina's long-held dominance. The value of Chinese car imports to Brazil surged to $375 million in January, a tenfold increase from the previous year, representing approximately 65% of Brazil's total car import value. Chinese manufacturers like Great Wall Motors and BYD are leading this growth, initially through imports while establishing local assembly plants and supplier networks, mirroring their strategy in other markets.

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