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CommoditiesHigh ImpactUpdated×2•Originally published 13 April 2026•Updated 14 April 2026•

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China's Car Exports Surge 73.7% in March as Oil Prices Sustain Upward Trend

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1China exported 349,000 electric vehicles in March, marking the highest monthly figure ever recorded.

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What changed: Updated data to include total car exports reaching 700,000 units and the acceleration in year-on-year growth rates.

China's automotive exports saw accelerated growth in March, with total exports surging 73.7% year-on-year to reach nearly 700,000 vehicles. This growth marks a significant pickup from the 54.1% increase recorded in the first two months of the year, bolstered by record EV exports of 349,000 units. The export boom coincides with international oil prices sustaining levels above $100 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions, driving global demand for energy-efficient alternatives. According to CPCA data, Chinese carmakers are increasingly pivoting toward global markets to offset a prolonged slump in domestic demand. Analysts suggest this strategic shift reinforces China's dominance in the global supply chain, maintaining a bullish outlook for manufacturers like BYD and NIO as they capitalize on the current energy landscape.