CHINESE commercial vehicle manufacturer, SINOTRUK, reported stronger sales and outlined major export ambitions during its 2025 Global Partner Conference, held October 18 in Qingdao and attended by more than 600 partners from nearly 100 countries.
The company said it sold 335,000 vehicles between January and September, a 22.8 per cent increase over the same period last year.
Heavy-duty truck exports reached 111,000 units, up 24.5 per cent. Growth was also recorded in new energy vehicles, light trucks, mining trucks, and aftermarket parts, according to data presented at the event.
Executives highlighted the firm’s expanding global service network, which now includes more than 700 parts and service outlets and over 40 training centres.
Chairman Liu Zhengtao reiterated the company’s strategic focus on sustainability, digitalisation, customer service, global expansion, and business diversification.
He said SINOTRUK aims to deepen co-operation with international distributors as it pursues its next phase of overseas growth.
The company set ambitious export targets for 2030, including 250,000 heavy trucks, 100,000 light trucks, 50,000 light vehicles, and 3,000 mining trucks, along with US$1 billion in overseas aftermarket revenue.
In addition to the strategic meetings, SINOTRUK displayed 24 vehicles across logistics, construction, mining, and new energy categories. Models showcased included the C9H tractor, recently certified under the EU’s Whole Vehicle Type Approval system, updated dump trucks, electric and diesel mining trucks ranging from 30 to 135 tons, and new electric and hybrid offerings.
The company also presented digital fleet-management and AI diagnostic tools designed to reduce operating costs and improve safety.
Several distributors received awards for service, marketing, and overall contribution. Each awardee was given a SINOTRUK pickup truck.
The conference forms part of SINOTRUK’s broader push to strengthen its presence in global markets, where it faces growing competition from other Chinese and international manufacturers.