Japan Is No Longer The World's Biggest Car Exporter
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
China has overtaken Japan as the world's largest car exporter, with a 58% surge in Q1 exports to 1.07 million vehicles. The growth is attributed to the rising popularity of electric vehicles and the void left by automakers withdrawing from the Russian market.

May 23, 2023 | 10:24 am
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Toyota Motor Corp may face challenges as China overtakes Japan as the world's largest car exporter, partly due to automakers withdrawing from the Russian market.
Toyota Motor Corp pulled out of the Russian market after the Ukraine invasion, contributing to the void filled by Chinese automakers. As China overtakes Japan as the world's largest car exporter, Toyota may face challenges in maintaining its market share, which could negatively impact its stock price in the short term.
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Volkswagen AG may face challenges as China overtakes Japan as the world's largest car exporter, partly due to automakers withdrawing from the Russian market.
Volkswagen AG pulled out of the Russian market after the Ukraine invasion, contributing to the void filled by Chinese automakers. As China overtakes Japan as the world's largest car exporter, Volkswagen may face challenges in maintaining its market share, which could negatively impact its stock price in the short term.
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Warren Buffett-backed BYD Co Ltd benefits from China's rise as the largest car exporter, driven by the growing demand for electric vehicles.
BYD Co Ltd is one of the top exporters of New Energy Vehicles in China. The growing popularity of electric vehicles and China's dominance in lithium-ion battery production contribute to the surge in car exports, which is likely to have a positive impact on BYD's stock price in the short term.
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Tesla's China arm contributes to the country's rise as the largest car exporter, benefiting from the growing popularity of electric vehicles.
Tesla's China arm is one of the top exporters of New Energy Vehicles in China. The growing popularity of electric vehicles and China's dominance in lithium-ion battery production contribute to the surge in car exports, which is likely to have a positive impact on Tesla's stock price in the short term.
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