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With China Leading 73.3% Of Import Sales In 2024, Association Claims That Importing Cars Boosts The Local Industry While National Manufacturers Call For Tax Increases To Curb The Advance Of Chinese Electrics.
Have you heard that China is “dumping” cars in Brazil? Well, the Brazilian Association of Car Importers and Manufacturers (Abeifa) has come to demystify this idea. According to the entity, the market for imported vehicles is not a threat, but rather a bridge for strengthening the automotive industry in Brazil.
The Landscape Of Car Imports In Brazil
According to Abeifa, importing vehicles is the first step for major foreign brands to consider setting up factories here. It’s like opening the door to a special visitor: they get to know the land, make connections, and eventually decide to stay.
China has shone as a protagonist in the Brazilian automotive sector, especially with the rise of BYD. The Chinese brand has already captured 73.3% of import sales in 2024, making it clear that consumers in Brazil are keeping an eye on innovations coming from the other side of the world.
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Hyundai sells an executive minivan that looks like a VIP room on wheels: Custin carries 7 people, uses a 1.5 turbo engine with 168 hp, 8-speed automatic transmission, and costs around R$ 157,000 in direct conversion in Vietnam.
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The 7-seater Toyota that seems too cheap to exist in Brazil: Rush has a 1.5 engine, manual or automatic option, and a converted price close to R$ 81,000, while here families need to aim for much more expensive SUVs.
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The 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero Dakar diesel shows 314,000 km and still draws attention for its reputation for durability; the seven-seater 4×4 SUV handles trails, but signs of severe use may conceal losses for used car buyers.
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Peugeot publicly acknowledged the errors of the PureTech engine, which caused serious failures in hundreds of thousands of cars, and introduced the new Turbo 100 as a definitive solution, a 1.2 turbo tested for over 3 million kilometers that replaces the faulty belt with a more durable chain.
The Significant Growth In Import Sales From China
With BYD of China leading sales, 2024 was an explosive year for imported vehicles. The 141% growth in the segment proves that there is room for foreign brands, especially when it comes to electric and hybrid cars.
Even with the possibility of an increase in the import tax, the expectation is that sales of imported vehicles will grow 24% in 2025. It seems that the market is far from slowing down.
The Other Side Of The Coin: Concerns Of The National Industry
According to Bloomberg Línea, on the side of the local industry, the National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea) is worried. They view cars from China, especially electric ones, as a threat to market balance.
Anfavea suggests that Brazil expedite the increase of the import tax to 35% on electrified vehicles. This would be a way to level the playing field and prevent the country from becoming the preferred destination for cars from markets with higher barriers.
What Does This Mean For The Brazilian Consumer?
For those considering changing cars, the increase in the supply of imported vehicles means more options. But with higher taxes, will prices remain competitive?
On the other hand, brands like BYD are bringing innovations that excite consumers. Electric cars, modern design, and advanced technologies are enticing attractions that are hard to ignore.
A tabela FIPE é um absurdo, carros usados com 30 anos sai vendidos mais caros do que custaram de início em novos! Só um dos exemplos a fiorino com 30 anos 30.000.00. A fórmula está errada pois se nos não podemos importar mesmo com 10 anos! E porquê tem manipulação de mercado, para nos obrigarem a comprar novo.
A maior parte da populacao ainda nao acordou para as tecnologias novas, mas o
Brasil ainda não tem estrutura suficiente
Por hora os híbridos chineses fazem os carros que conhecemos parecerem carroças. Por favor não comparar com carros de milhões de reais.
As fábricas chinesas são uma praga no mundo.
São como gafanhotos que predam tudo,até não sobrar nada.
O brasil vive gritando para os quatro cantos que os ching lings são os maiores parceiros comerciais,mas eles só compram minério e soja.
Eu não compro produtos de marcas chinesas,não confundam com produtos fabricados na china.