[Foreign Trade News on March 6, 2026] As the leading enterprise that has held the top spot in China's heavy truck exports for 21 consecutive years, Sinotruk seized the opportunity of green transformation in the African market, accelerated the layout a

 As the leading enterprise that has held the top spot in China's heavy truck exports for 21 consecutive years, Sinotruk seized the opportunity of green transformation in the African market, accelerated the layout and localization of new energy heavy trucks, and achieved remarkable results at the beginning of 2026, becoming a core benchmark for China-Africa green transport capacity cooperation Helping Africa's mining, infrastructure and logistics industries enter a new stage of zero-carbon transportation.

Exports hit new highs at the start of the year, with Africa becoming a core incremental market

In January 2026, Sinotruk's monthly truck exports exceeded 16,000 units, setting a new industry export record. Among them, the African market contributed more than 40 percent of sales and remained the largest overseas incremental market. At present, Sinotruk's products cover more than 50 countries and regions in Africa, with over a million heavy-duty trucks put into operation there. The market share of large vehicles in core markets such as Senegal in West Africa has approached 60%, and its market dominance is firmly established.

Sinotruk's new energy heavy-duty trucks have a cost advantage over traditional fuel heavy-duty trucks: fuel heavy-duty trucks in Africa cost $0.7- $1.5 per kilometer, while pure electric heavy-duty trucks only cost $0.1- $0.3 for electricity, significantly reducing operating expenses; Coupled with zero emissions and low noise, they are in line with local environmental regulations and ESG development requirements, making them the preferred transport capacity for mining areas, logistics enterprises and infrastructure projects.

Adapted to African conditions, the all-scenario green solution is implemented

In response to Africa's characteristics of high temperatures, dust, complex road conditions and weak power grid, Sinotruk has tailored exclusive models such as pure electric mining trucks, dump trucks and tractors, covering four core scenarios: mining, port transfer, urban logistics and infrastructure projects. In major mining countries such as South Africa and Zambia, electric mining trucks are equipped with off-grid photovoltaic storage and charging systems to break free from grid constraints and adapt to heavy-load extreme working conditions; In South Africa, Egypt and other places, companies are working with local partners to build renewable energy charging and battery swapping networks to fill the gap in green logistics infrastructure.

Localizing deeply to build a solid foundation for market development

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group continues to expand its local presence in Africa, building KD assembly plants in Algeria and Tanzania to achieve local production and assembly, effectively reducing vehicle purchase costs and breaking down trade barriers. In January 2026, exports from the Algerian KD plant soared by 656% year-on-year, and the growth rate from the Tanzania base exceeded 55%. At the same time, the company has set up localized 4S stores, parts warehouses and maintenance centers in core markets such as South Africa and Kenya, formed professional after-sales teams and built a full life cycle service system to eliminate after-sales concerns for overseas customers.

Empowered by policies, the potential of the new energy heavy truck market in Africa is unlimited

The current penetration rate of new energy heavy-duty trucks in Africa is less than 1%, and the market is in a period of rapid introduction. Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and other countries have introduced supportive policies such as zero tariffs and tax breaks. Coupled with the strong demand for transportation capacity brought about by the accelerated infrastructure construction, the heating up of mining and the upgrading of logistics in Africa, the market growth space is vast.

A relevant person in charge of Sinotruk said that in the future, it will continue to focus on the demands of the African market, upgrade new energy heavy-duty truck products, deepen local cooperation, improve the supporting and after-sales network of photovoltaic storage and charging, and with high-quality and green transportation capacity solutions, assist in the upgrading of logistics and energy development in Africa, and continue to polish the brand of "Made in China" going global.

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