【February 2025 Market Update】Used Car Exports from Japan Soar in Chile, Bangladesh, and Russia
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🚀 1. Explosive Growth: Top 3 Rising Markets
In February 2025, several key countries showed remarkable increases in used car imports from Japan. Among them, three markets stood out with double- and triple-digit growth.
Rank | Country | Growth (Jan → Feb) | Key Factors |
🥇 1st | 🇨🇱 Chile | +152% | Port reforms + premium vehicle demand |
🥈 2nd | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | +105% | Eased import rules + currency impact |
🥉 3rd | 🇷🇺 Russia | +41% | Legalized parallel imports + brand trust |
These countries are becoming increasingly important in the global used car trade—and Japanese exporters should pay attention.
🔍 2. Chile: The Silent Leader of Latin America
Chile's explosive growth is driven by policy reforms and evolving consumer preferences. In late 2024, the Sistema Preferente de Importación de Usados was implemented, reducing port clearance time by approximately 35%.
A report by El Mercurio (Jan 29, 2025) highlights a +11.2% YoY increase in used SUV resale prices near Santiago, indicating a shift toward higher-value, newer vehicles.
🔑 Key takeaway: Faster port processing + higher demand for premium vehicles = a prime export market for Japan.
💹 3. Bangladesh: South Asia’s Rising Star
Bangladesh saw a +105% month-on-month jump, supported by:
✅ Relaxation of import quotas
✅ A weaker Bangladeshi Taka, making Japanese cars more price-competitive
According to The Daily Star (Feb 5, 2025), the demand for fuel-efficient hatchbacks and compact SUVs is growing rapidly—making Bangladesh a hotbed for used hybrid and mid-range vehicles.
🛃 4. Russia: Steady Growth Under Sanctions
Despite Western sanctions, Russia's used car imports are rebounding, thanks to new logistics strategies.
As Kommersant (Feb 12, 2025) reports, Japanese vehicles account for 42% of all parallel imports, largely via Turkey, Georgia, and Kazakhstan. The expansion of legally permissible routes is supporting stable trade.
🔎 Consumer behavior remains clear: trust in Japanese vehicles continues to outweigh rising logistics costs.
⚠️ 5. Markets in Decline: Nigeria and Malaysia
🇳🇬 Nigeria
The Naira hit a record low: ₦1,745/USD (Feb 2025)
Port fees increased in January, raising logistics costs
Result: −24% YoY drop in imports (BusinessDay NG)
🇲🇾 Malaysia
After a +360% spike in January, growth normalized to −6.6% in February
However, demand for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles remains steady, even with government EV policies advancing
🌍 6. Regional Overview: Risk & Opportunity Map
Region | Status & Risk Analysis |
Middle East | Strong in UAE & Saudi; weak yen supports trade |
Africa | East Africa stable; Nigeria faces currency crisis |
Latin America | Chile surging, but port capacity nearing limit |
South Asia | Bangladesh rising; Sri Lanka showing signs of recovery |
Southeast Asia | Mixed—Thailand/Indonesia flat; Philippines tightening regulations |
🎯 7. Strategic Insights: Short-Term & Mid-Term Playbook
⏱️ Short-Term (Through June 2025)
✅ Prioritize shipments to Chile and Bangladesh
⚠️ Explore Russia with parallel import caution
⚠️ Operate conservatively in Nigeria and the Philippines
📈 Mid-Term (Late 2025 and Beyond)
🔋 Prepare for electrification trends—focus on late-model hybrids/EVs
🌍 In Africa, build strategies with re-export potential in mind
💱 Consider hedging currency risk and revisiting pricing clauses
🗣️ 8. Expert Commentary
“In the first half of 2025, Chile and Bangladesh are the key battlegrounds. Exporters who move early with smart pricing and logistics partnerships will win.”— Hideo Tanaka, Automotive Trade Analyst
📊 9. Full Country List: Export Volumes (Jan → Feb)
国名 | Country name | Jan | Feb | percent change |
ロシア | RUSSIA | 7,710 | 10,910 | 41.5% |
アラブ首長国連邦 | UAE | 17,126 | 21,088 | 23.1% |
モンゴル | Mongolia | 6,094 | 8,817 | 44.7% |
タンザニア | Tanzania | 6,059 | 8,625 | 42.4% |
ニュージーランド | NEW ZEALAND | 3,743 | 6,524 | 74.3% |
バングラデシュ | BANGLADESH | 1,278 | 2,618 | 104.9% |
フィリピン | PHILIPPINE | 3,672 | 3,434 | -6.5% |
タイ | Thailand | 3,993 | 4,904 | 22.8% |
ケニア | KENYA | 3,566 | 5,972 | 67.5% |
ジャマイカ | JAMAICA | 1,646 | 1,673 | 1.6% |
南アフリカ共和国 | SOUTH AFRICA | 3,428 | 5,076 | 48.1% |
マレーシア | MALYSIA | 5,745 | 5,363 | -6.6% |
チリ | CHILE | 3,553 | 8,965 | 152.3% |
ウガンダ | Uganda | 1,933 | 3,001 | 55.3% |
オーストラリア | AUSTRALIA | 733 | 1,359 | 85.4% |
ザンビア | Zambia | 1,047 | 1,636 | 56.3% |
英国 | United Kingdom | 1,047 | 1,917 | 83.1% |
アメリカ合衆国 | United states of america | 955 | 1,406 | 47.2% |
モザンビーク | Mozambique | 655 | 985 | 50.4% |
ガイアナ | Guyana | 1,416 | 1,014 | -28.4% |
コンゴ民主共和国 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,092 | 1,415 | 29.6% |
アイルランド | Ireland | 1,029 | 1,287 | 25.1% |
ミャンマー | Myanmar | 2,306 | 2,584 | 12.1% |
ナイジェリア | Nigeria | 1,534 | 1,393 | -9.2% |
ジョージア | Georgia | 714 | 1,215 | 70.2% |
フィジー | Fiji | 359 | 508 | 41.5% |
ガーナ | Ghana | 893 | 1,189 | 33.1% |
シンガポール | SINGAPORE | 198 | 314 | 58.6% |
ジンバブエ | Zimbabwe | 747 | 1,195 | 60.0% |
バハマ | Bahamas | 441 | 538 | 22.0% |
📚 10. Sources & References
El Mercurio (Chile) – Jan 29, 2025
Kommersant (Russia) – Feb 12, 2025
The Daily Star (Bangladesh) – Feb 5, 2025
BusinessDay NG (Nigeria) – Feb 7, 2025
JPC Monthly Export Database – Feb 2025
World Bank WDI – Trade & Currency Indicators
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