A China used cars export centre in Hulunbuir, in the Inner Mongolia region of northern China, is weighing whether Pakistan and other South Asian destinations could join its customer map as global appetite for Chinese vehicles grows and battery-powered models take a larger share of its Russian sales.
Xiao Song, who leads the privately run Hulunbuir Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Used Car Export Base, told officials that the firm wants to deepen its existing Russian trade while opening doors in Central Asia and South Asia. Pakistan sits on that shortlist of places under review.
How the Hulunbuir base operates
The site gained used-vehicle outbound licences in early 2024 and was among the earliest outfits in the area cleared for that work. It has built a combined domestic-and-overseas trade park of about 760,000 square metres, with space for display, checks, preparation, retail and shipping.
Through its own channel, the company sent more than 1,300 cars abroad between January and September 2026. It also offers freight, customs handling and related support to sellers based elsewhere in China. Cross-border deals can be priced in yuan, so both sides settle in one currency and face less exchange-rate swing.
To speed paperwork, the park folds transfer steps, licences, export forms, border clearance and haulage into a single service desk. Xiao said some consignments can arrive in Russia in roughly five days, depending on the corridor and carrier.
Electric models now dominate outbound stock
The product mix has changed sharply. Where petrol and diesel cars once led, Xiao said roughly four-fifths of recent exports are new energy vehicles (NEVs—battery or plug-in models) and only about one-fifth still use conventional fuel, driven by strong Russian demand for Chinese electrics.
Orders for some electric lines have jumped so fast that factory supply limits have pushed back delivery dates. The base is also looking at whether charging points and after-sales networks in Russia could support the growing fleet of Chinese NEVs already on those roads.
Russia is still the main foreign destination; Mongolia is another regular market. The firm has worked with Iranian buyers and this year sent at least one vehicle to Ethiopia as it tests wider geography.
What a Pakistan route would require
In talks on China used cars export options for Pakistan, Xiao and others reviewed Chinese SUVs, among them Haval models from Great Wall Motor, a marque already known to local buyers. He said South Asia is of interest, yet moving used stock into Pakistan would need workable re-export or transit setups under today’s rules, plus full respect for Pakistan’s import regime—age caps, duties tied to engine size, and other levies.
“For Pakistani importers, Chinese vehicles offer an opportunity to explore a wider range of models and price points. However, the commercial viability of importing used cars will depend on prevailing customs rules, vehicle eligibility, duties and transportation costs,” Xiao said.
As Islamabad looks at electric mobility and transport investment, tighter links with Chinese exporters could open business-to-business deals if regulators and demand allow. The Hulunbuir park is upgrading its web tools and digital support, aiming to serve more foreign clients by 2027.
Aasan alfaaz mein
China ke Hulunbuir shehar mein aik used-car export centre Pakistan aur South Asia ki taraf dekh raha hai. Yeh company pehle se Russia ko bohot gaariyan bechti hai, aur ab aksar electric models bhejti hai. Pakistan mein used Chinese gaariyan lana aasan nahi hoga: umar, duty aur tax ke qaiday poore karne honge. Agar rules clear hon, to buyers ko zyada models aur prices mil sakti hain.
