Chery became the first Chinese manufacturer to sell more than 20 million cars worldwide – among its various brands. A milestone reached in less than 30 years of activity.
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31/07/2026
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Funited under 30 years ago in 1997, chery International has recently become the first Chinese group to sell more than 20 million cars all over the world. The milestone was reached by a unit of the new Chery Fulwin A9, an intelligent electric berlin of luxury.
Only this year, 943,800 vehicles were sold by the end of June, a growth of 71.5 percent compared to the same period of 2025. On average, every 17 seconds you export a car from China to abroad.
In addition to cars Chery is also an engine in employment, having 150,000 employees worldwide – over 20,000 outside China. The “million additional jobs” supported indirectly are not accounted for.
In the portfolio of Chery, are brands like Omoda and Jaecoo, already present in Portugal. Other cases are Chery herself, as well as Lepas (who are in Europe), besides the reborn Freelander. The group also has a 50 percent stake in the Chery Jaguar Land Rover in China.
Gary Lan, Executive Director of Chery in the UK, said in a statement: “Achieving the 20 million vehicles globally is a remarkable achievement for everyone at Chery International globally. It reflects almost three decades of innovation, investment and continuous improvement, as well as the trust that customers give our brands around the world.”.