Hyundai Motor’s Cumulative Exports to Central And South American Markets Surpass Two Million Units
- Hyundai began exports in 1976; achieved milestone this month
- Hyundai aims to export 255,000 units to the region this year
- Hyundai to accelerate expansion in the region with new Brazil plant
Hyundai Motor Co.’s cumulative exports to the Central and South American markets surpassed two million units this month, 35 years after the automaker’s entry into the region with the Pony model. The shipment of some 800 Accents and Tucson ix’s* to Chile were loaded at the Ulsan, Korea, port on October 22, tipping exports to the region to more than two million units.
Hyundai, which began exports to the region (Ecuador) in 1976 with five units of its first proprietary model, Pony, achieved cumulative exports of one million units in 2006, 30 years after its entry. However, it took the automaker only five more years to double that figure.
“This achievement is more meaningful as the Central and South America region was our first export destination, paving the way for our company’s overseas growth,’’ said Seung-Tack Kim, Senior Executive Vice President and COO at Hyundai Motor’s Global Business Division. “We will be able to accelerate our sales expansion and secure a leading position in the region when our plant inBrazilis completed next year.”
Hyundai exports a total of 17 models to 41 countries in the region, including the Accent, Elantra andTucsonix*. In markets such asChile,Colombia,EcuadorandPeru, Hyundai’s market share reaches as much as 10 to 15 percent. When the company’s 150,000-units-a-year plant is completed inPiracicaba,Brazil, next year, the automaker will be able to actively respond to the region’s demands.
Despite high import taxes imposed by some countries in the region, Hyundai is continuing to expand with its improved brand image, high-quality new models and localized marketing strategies. Furthermore, Free Trade Agreements (FTA) concluded withChile(2004) andPeru(2011), as well as the expected Korea-Colombia FTA this year are helping reduce taxes and promote stable growth for Hyundai.
Hyundai exported a total of 175,275 units to the Central and South American markets through September this year, with 56,365 units toBrazil, 24,034 units toChileand 18,834 units toColombia. In total, Hyundai plans to export about 255,000 units by the end of this year to the 41 countries in the region (excluding commercial vehicles).
* Some models named differently by region.
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Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the Hyundai Motor Group which has ranked as the world’s fifth-largest automaker since 2007 and includes more than two dozen auto-related subsidiaries and affiliates. Hyundai Motor, which has six manufacturing bases outside of South Korea, sold approximately 3.6 million vehicles globally in 2010. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 186 countries through some 5,300 dealerships and showrooms. Further information about Hyundai Motor and its products is available at www.hyundai.com.
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