According to the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex) and the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC), in April and May 2026, cars ranked first among the main products imported from China.

In just five months of 2026, imports exceeded the total value recorded for the entire year of 2025, and Brazil went from being the seventh to the third main destination for Chinese vehicles worldwide, behind only Russia and the United Kingdom.

The Brazilian Association of Automotive Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea) indicates that 37% of imported cars come from China.

In 2009, China created a plan to revitalize the automotive industry, establishing the premises for the production and development of electric vehicles. Currently, it is the main supplier of electric cars to Brazil, with a 971% share of the national market in the first months of this year.

Experts expect that in the coming years, these brands will continue to gain more and more customers and market share in Brazil. By 2030, they project that Chinese brands will accumulate a 30% share of our market. 

More than just gaining market share, it's crucial to consolidate public trust by demonstrating the quality of products and services throughout the customer journey. In addition to complying with Brazilian law, BYD, for example, was fined for conditions analogous to slavery in Bahia, reaching an agreement with the Labor Prosecutor's Office.

Source: Comex do Brasil, Exame and Autoesporte