Shanghai Port Sees Significant Growth in Automobile Exports

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China's Shanghai Port has seen a significant increase in automobile exports in the first half of 2025, with volumes exceeding 1.27 million units, up 13 percent year on year. This growth is part of a larger trend, with exports from the port increasing from 379 thousand units in 2020 to 2.39 million units in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 58.4%. The Haitong International Automobile Terminal, located in the Waigaoqiao Port Area, also saw a notable increase in exports, reaching 715,000 units in the first six months of this year, up 13.7 percent year on year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Automobile exports via Shanghai Port exceeded 1.27 million units in the first half of 2025, up 13 percent year on year.
  • The volume of automobile exports from Shanghai Port increased from 379 thousand units in 2020 to 2.39 million units in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 58.4%.
  • Exports via the Haitong International Automobile Terminal reached 715,000 units in the first six months of this year, up 13.7 percent year on year.
  • Export routes now cover 131 countries and regions around the world.
  • Efficient logistics and simplified cargo clearance were key factors in the growth of automobile exports.
  • Shanghai Customs attributed the growth to the efforts of local customs authorities, shipping companies, and logistics service providers.

Statistics:

  • 1.27 million: Exceeded automobile exports via Shanghai Port in the first half of 2025.
  • 13 percent: Year-on-year increase in automobile exports via Shanghai Port.
  • 36.7 percent: Share of Shanghai's total automobile exports during the period.
  • 379 thousand: Automobile exports from Shanghai Port in 2020.
  • 2.39 million: Increase in automobile exports from Shanghai Port in 2024.
  • 58.4 percent: Average annual growth rate of automobile exports from Shanghai Port.
  • 715,000: Exports via the Haitong International Automobile Terminal in the first six months of this year.
  • 13.7 percent: Year-on-year increase in exports via the Haitong International Automobile Terminal.
  • 131: Number of countries and regions with export routes via Shanghai Port.

Sources:

  • Xinhua: "Shanghai Port sees significant growth in automobile exports".
  • Shanghai Customs: "Data shows Shanghai Port sees significant growth in automobile exports".