新能源汽车助力中国汽车海运出口创新高

EVs driving Chinese seaborne car exports forwards

随着国内新能源汽车产量的大幅增长以及海外市场的扩大,中国汽车海运出口量在2021年飙升至历史最高水平。

Global seaborne car trade saw a fairly firm(c.11%)rebound in 2021,though overall volumes remained c.12%below pre-COVID levels as chip shortages dragged on production from most major manufacturers.However,one notable bright spot was China,where exports surged ahead to a new record as manufacturers ramped up production of EVs and hybrids and new markets are increasingly coming into focus...So,in many ways 2021 appears to have been a watershed,with Chinese exports now integral to car trade.Looking ahead,while a repeat of last year’s spectacular growth may be difficult,the future appears bright,with the EV revolution at the forefront of Chinese car trade trends...