Chinese automakers have sharply strengthened their positions in the European automotive market. In recent years, their share has more than tripled and reached about 10%.
The growing presence of Chinese brands is happening against the backdrop of difficulties for a number of European manufacturers. Some automakers are recording a decline in financial performance. In particular, Stellantis, which owns the Fiat, Peugeot and Maserati brands, reported a financial deficit of about $26 billion.
Experts attribute the strengthening of Chinese companies to China's long-term industrial strategy. Car production is supported by government subsidies, which allows Chinese brands to offer cars on the European market for about 10% cheaper than local counterparts.
At the same time, Chinese companies are gradually moving production closer to European markets. For example, BYD is building large plants in Hungary and Turkey. This step reduces the impact of import duties and speeds up the delivery of cars to the continent.
In addition to automakers, Chinese auto parts suppliers are also actively entering Europe. New enterprises are opening in Eastern European countries, including Bulgaria, where a production base for the production of components is being formed.
A separate advantage of the Chinese automotive industry is its strong position in the production of batteries for electric vehicles. This gives Chinese companies additional opportunities in the electric vehicle market.
In the European electric vehicle market, the share of Chinese brands has already reached approximately 16%. At the same time, analysts note that the figure continues to grow.
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