The company’s Executive Vice President, Zhang Guibing, disclosed the target on Friday at an event held at Chery’s headquarters in Wuhu, China, outlining a strategy that will see overseas production account for an increasing share of its export volume in the coming years.
According to Zhang, vehicles manufactured overseas currently account for about 48 per cent of the company’s export volume this year. Chery expects the proportion to exceed half by the end of the year, rise to 60 per cent in 2027 and reach 70 per cent by 2030.
The strategy reflects the company’s growing emphasis on localising production in overseas markets rather than relying predominantly on exports from China. Through the approach, Chery hopes to strengthen its international operations while building closer relationships with host countries.
Zhang said the company’s objectives extended beyond increasing vehicle sales, stressing the importance of creating employment opportunities and working with local technology providers.
“Step by step, we are trying to localize production and rely mainly on local manufacturing,” he told the event.
He added that Chery’s overseas manufacturing strategy was designed not only to expand its commercial reach but also to create jobs and “cooperate with local technologies”.
Chery, which markets vehicles under the Omoda and Jaecoo brands, is among a growing number of Chinese automakers reshaping the global automotive industry. These manufacturers have expanded their international reach by offering vehicles equipped with advanced technology at prices that established carmakers have found challenging to match.
The company’s expansion plans also extend beyond vehicle manufacturing, with investments in energy infrastructure and emerging mobility services forming part of its broader international ambitions.
Chery said it would begin building fast-charging and energy-storage stations in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Spain and Thailand, from 2027. The planned infrastructure is expected to support the development of electric mobility and energy-storage services in those markets.
In addition, the automaker plans to launch robotaxi services in the United Arab Emirates from next year, marking another step in its efforts to expand into technology-driven transportation services.
The proposed initiatives signal Chery’s intention to establish a broader international footprint encompassing vehicle production, electric-vehicle infrastructure and autonomous mobility.
As competition intensifies in the global automotive market, the company’s planned shift towards overseas manufacturing could help it strengthen its position in key markets while building local production capacity and partnerships.
However, achieving its 2030 target will depend on how effectively Chery expands its manufacturing operations, develops relationships with local technology providers and executes its infrastructure and mobility plans across multiple countries.