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The company now contributes 50% of Kia Corporation’s CKD exports globally, making India a vital player in its worldwide operations.
The company expects to ship over 38,000 CKD units in 2024, targeting markets in Uzbekistan, Ecuador, and Vietnam. (Photo: Kia)
Kia India has reached an impressive milestone by exporting over 100,000 Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicles since it started shipments in June 2020 from its Anantapur manufacturing plant.
This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to making India a key hub for vehicle exports.
With this milestone, Kia India has become a crucial part of Kia Corporation’s global export strategy, accounting for 50% of the company’s CKD exports worldwide.
The company is now set to export more than 38,000 CKD units to markets like Uzbekistan, Ecuador, and Vietnam in 2024. This success reflects the strong appeal and competitive pricing of Kia India’s popular models, including the Seltos, Sonet, and Carens.
Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer at Kia, commented on this achievement: “This milestone highlights Kia India’s commitment to manufacturing excellence, innovation, and delivering value to global customers. We are proud to see models like the Seltos, Sonet, and Carens perform strongly in international markets. We are also grateful for the government’s export-friendly policies, which have played a crucial role in strengthening India’s position within the global automotive value chain. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our CKD footprint to the Middle East and Africa, to double our export volume by 2030.”
With a total of 3.67 lakh units exported, Kia India’s ‘Make in India’ products continue to meet the diverse needs of global customers, delivering high-quality vehicles that are in demand worldwide.
