After 20 years in management consulting, our team has witnessed numerous industry transformations. The current state of China’s automotive sector stands out as particularly remarkable.
Our ANP team in China recently completed a comprehensive 7-page analysis of the automotive manufacturing capacity among the country’s leading enterprises.
Key Findings:
- Impressive Scale: The average production capacity per plant is approximately 173,600 units.
- Market Concentration: 15 OEMs dominate 60% of the manufacturing plants, highlighting intense competition among top players.
- Regional Hubs: Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang have become significant manufacturing hubs, collectively hosting nearly one-third of all plants. This regional concentration has profound implications for supply chains and logistics.
- Emerging Players: While established companies like Great Wall Motors and Geely Auto lead in plant numbers, new entrants are also making noteworthy progress.
If you are interested in further details or insights on how this data might impact global supply chains, investment strategies, or expansion plans, please download our analysis Capacity Layout of Mainstream Enterprises” in China [PDF].
ANP Management Consulting GmbH has a dedicated team of 40 competitive intelligence and market research specialists in China. Additionally, we have access to 300 experienced engineers specializing in perceived quality benchmarking, market intelligence, vehicle teardown, product cost calculation, value engineering, and Mergers & Acquisitions projects.
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