Against a backdrop of complex and volatile global trade, the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port Free Trade Zone has achieved significant growth in both the volume and quality of its auto import business throughout 2025, leveraging its policy advantages and efficient services.
Latest data shows that from January to November 2025, the zone handled 12,485 vehicles entering via primary border entry, with a total value of approximately US$1.105 billion, representing a volume increase of 46.94 percent year-on-year. Additionally, 14,436 vehicles were imported via secondary border procedures, valued at nearly US$1.151 billion, marking a substantial volume surge of 156.35 percent compared to the same period last year.
This impressive performance is the result of the zone's sustained efforts to optimize the business environment and promote trade facilitation.
To meet the stringent timeliness requirements of auto importers, the FTZ has deepened process optimization for automotive logistics and promoted facilitative measures such as "advanced declaration." By establishing a dedicated green channel for auto imports, the zone ensures seamless coordination across declaration, inspection, and release procedures, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency for businesses.
