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Chinese Auto-Parts Makers Tap Online Sales to Crack Global Vehicle Aftermarket

Published: Sep. 4, 2026 7:42 p.m. GMT+8

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Chinese auto parts manufacturers are stepping up cross-border e-commerce to capture a slice of the global automotive aftermarket, where online sales are growing rapidly.

The value of the global automotive aftermarket was $674.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $804.8 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of about 3%, said a representative from Amazon Global Selling at a company event held on Thursday in Ruian, eastern China’s Zhejiang province.

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Global automotive aftermarket valued at $674.6B in 2024, projected to reach $804.8B by 2030; online sales hit $86.4B in 2025 (13.2% growth).
China’s auto parts exports grew from $49.3B (2022) to $59.1B (2025); the U.S. buys over 20% of exports.
Sellers face compatibility and compliance hurdles; firms are shifting toward EVs and building new production lines for electric components.

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Who’s Who

Amazon Global Selling: Amazon Global Selling is helping Chinese auto parts manufacturers expand cross-border e-commerce. It launched an industrial belt accelerator program in 2023, aiming to cover over 150 Chinese manufacturing clusters by 2027, enabling factories and brands to grow online sales globally.

Douzi Technology: Douzi Technology is a cross-border e-commerce seller specializing in auto spare parts. Its general manager, Li Congbin, calls the business a "high-threshold gold mine" with steady growth and average gross margins above 60%. The main challenge is vehicle compatibility, mitigated by listing suitable models. Compliance with certifications like DOT and FCC is an uncrossable red line.

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What Happened When

2023：: Amazon Global Selling launched an industrial belt accelerator program.

2024：: Global automotive aftermarket valued at $674.6 billion.

2025：: Global e-commerce automotive aftermarket reached $86.4 billion, growing at 13.2%.

2025：: China's auto parts exports increased from $49.3 billion (2022) to $59.1 billion.

2025：: Ruian's auto parts exports grew 11.9% to reach 13.3 billion yuan.

2026：: Guangzhou Wanxi expanded product categories from engine components to chassis parts.

2026：: Zhejiang Tieyin built a new production line for electric struts, capable of producing 500,000 sets annually.

2027：: Program aims to cover more than 150 Chinese manufacturing clusters (by 2027).

2030：: Global automotive aftermarket expected to reach $804.8 billion.

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