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Car Exports: China vs Japan 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)

Comparison of annual automobile exports (units in ten thousands)

Source: JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association); CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers); Customs data 2015–2025 11 data points yearly updates
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China exported 1.53 million vehicles in Jan-Feb 2026, worth $27 billion USD, a 67% year-over-year increase. China overtook Japan as the world's largest car exporter in 2023. Japan exported 1.2 million vehicles in the same period. Data from China Customs and JAMA covers 2015-2025.

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Car Exports: China vs Japan

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Source: JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association); CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers); Customs data
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Data Table

11 data points
Car Exports: China vs Japan — historical data from 2015 to 2025
Year China Japan
2015 75 465
2016 78 470
2017 89 478
2018 104 482
2019 102 479
2020 99 374
2021 201 382
2022 311 381
2023 491 442
2024 580 450
2025 650 460

About This Dataset

Comparison of annual automobile exports (units in ten thousands)

China's Car Exports: China vs Japan in 2025 was N/A (10,000 units). The dataset spans 11 data points from 2015 to 2025, updated yearly.

Category
economy
Source
JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association); CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers); Customs data
Frequency
yearly
Time Range
2015–2025
Data Points
11
Unit
10,000 units

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curl https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/car-exports-china-japan

📚 How to Cite This Data

Citation Format:

China Data Portal (2026). Car Exports: China vs Japan. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/car-exports-china-japan/

Primary Source:

JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association); CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers); Customs data

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Last Updated:

2026-05-28T06:37:40.322Z

API Access:

GET https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/car-exports-china-japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's Car Exports: China vs Japan in 2025?

China's Car Exports: China vs Japan data for 2025 is available with 11 data points covering 2015 to 2025.

How does China's Car Exports: China vs Japan compare globally?

China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive Car Exports: China vs Japan data from 2015 to 2025, sourced from JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association); CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers); Customs data.

Where can I download Car Exports: China vs Japan data?

You can download Car Exports: China vs Japan data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/car-exports-china-japan. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.

What is the data range for Car Exports: China vs Japan?

The Car Exports: China vs Japan dataset covers 2015 to 2025, with 11 data points. Data source: JAMA (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association); CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers); Customs data.

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