Kia India Exports 2 Lakh Vehicles To 95 Countries Till Date

After recording its highest-ever market share of 7.4 per cent in FY-22-23, Kia India has crossed the 2 lakh export milestone to 95 countries to date. With this, the company has become one of the leaders in Recreational Vehicles (SUV & MPV Combined) exports for the third consecutive year in less than 4 years of its operations in the country. 

Seltos remains the top contributor to Kia's export numbers, with 1,35,885 units dispatched to over 95 countries. Moreover, Seltos has been a significant success story in KIN's overall sales, contributing 68 per cent to the overall exports and 53 per cent to the domestic sales. Kia Sonet and Kia Carens follow in the ranks with 54,406 units and 8,230 units, respectively. 

The company has reported 22 per cent quarter-on-quarter export growth compared to the same period last year while also ending FY 2022-23 with a sales growth of 44 per cent. 

Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales & Business Officer of Kia India said, “We are proud to showcase the manufacturing prowess of our next-gen Anantapur facility to the world by making, innovating, and investing in India and contributing to Government's vision. This also showcases how India, as a manufacturing hub, is ready to cater to the growing demand for SUVs globally."

Kia India continues to witness the demand for Seltos, Sonet and Carens in overseas markets like the Middle East, Africa, Central & South America, Mexico and the Asia Pacific region. In December 2022, the company recorded its highest-ever monthly exports, dispatching 9462 units.