Dongfeng Sales Data, Trends & Analysis for the Chinese Automotive Market
Dongfeng Motor, established in 1969 and headquartered in Wuhan (Hubei province) produces and markets cars under the Dongfeng, Dongfeng Fengguang, Dongfeng Fengshen (English name: Aeolus) and Dongfeng Fengxing (sub-)brands and has manufacturing Joint Ventures with Honda, Kia, Nissan, PSA Peugeot-Citroën and Renault to produce cars under those brands, including Ciimo (Dongfeng-Honda), Infiniti and Venucia (Dongfeng-Nissan). It is one of the “Big Four” state-owned Chinese automakers, together with SAIC Motor, Changan and FAW
Dongfeng China Sales Figures & Recent Highlights
Dongfeng Motor Corporation is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wuhan, Hubei, China. It is one of the “Big Four” automakers in China, along with SAIC Motor, FAW Group, and Geely. Dongfeng was founded in 1969 as a state-owned enterprise. The company started out by assembling cars from foreign brands, such as Renault and Nissan. In the 1990s, Dongfeng began to develop its own car brands.
Dongfeng is a major player in the Chinese automotive market. The company sells over 3 million cars per year, and it is one of the leading exporters of cars from China. Dongfeng is also expanding its presence in international markets, such as Russia, Brazil, and India. The company is targeting to sell 1 million cars per year in international markets by 2025.
Dongfeng Annual Sales Data and Market Share in China
Below we have a table that shows total Dongfeng sales volumes for the Chinese automotive market, broken out by year since 2005. This data captures all Dongfeng vehicle sales for the entire Chinese automotive market.
| Year | Sales | YOY Change | Marketshare | Marketshare Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10,079 | 0.00 | 0.45 | 0.00 |
| 2004 | 1,659 | -83.54 | 0.07 | -582.42 |
| 2005 | 18,800 | 1,033.21 | 0.59 | 88.87 |
| 2006 | 18,818 | 0.10 | 0.47 | -27.18 |
| 2007 | 25,055 | 33.14 | 0.50 | 5.89 |
| 2008 | 32,900 | 31.31 | 0.63 | 20.99 |
| 2009 | 74,362 | 126.02 | 0.95 | 33.72 |
| 2010 | 92,316 | 24.14 | 0.90 | -5.61 |
| 2011 | 161,153 | 74.57 | 1.45 | 38.05 |
| 2012 | 224,126 | 39.08 | 1.88 | 23.33 |
| 2013 | 324,952 | 44.99 | 2.27 | 16.83 |
| 2014 | 324,552 | -0.12 | 2.00 | -13.12 |
| 2015 | 531,150 | 63.66 | 2.87 | 30.18 |
| 2016 | 696,655 | 31.16 | 3.17 | 9.54 |
| 2017 | 672,241 | -3.50 | 2.93 | -8.27 |
| 2018 | 454,420 | -32.40 | 2.06 | -42.55 |
| 2019 | 370,915 | -18.38 | 1.84 | -11.94 |
| 2020 | 278,233 | -24.99 | 1.49 | -23.26 |
| 2021 | 335,517 | 20.59 | 1.66 | 10.28 |
| 2022 | 425,613 | 26.85 | 2.06 | 19.35 |
Dongfeng China Annual Sales Units & Market Share Chart
Below is a visual representation of Dongfeng’s China sales units over time. We have both the Dongfeng sales units and the market share in the Chinese market. Click on the items in the legend to see each series by itself.
Dongfeng China Growth Rate & Market Share Chart
Below is the annual growth rate for theDongfeng brand in China, shown against the Dongfeng’s marketshare changes in China. This gives you a good look into how Dongfeng has faired against the other brands in terms of absolute sales and effect on marketshare. Click on the items in the legend to see each series by itself.
The Best-Selling Dongfeng Cars & SUVs in China
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Car sales statistics from China only include domestic production and exclude imported models.
Sources: Manufacturers, Chooseauto
