Mini truck

Mainland China is the world's fourth-biggest car and truck producing country, and the third biggest in terms of domestic demand. In 2004, its car and truck especially mini truck production is projected at 5.1 million units and actual sales may reach the 5 million mark. With such a big domestic market to serve, its mini-truck industry segment has also grown, serving not only the domestic market but the overseas market as well. Taiwan, on the other hand, has scaled down in its production of mini-trucks, moving most of its production to the mainland. However, it has significantly stepped up its efforts to provide total truck solutions and meet specific requirements of car and truck manufacturers. To prepare this report, Global Sources gathered production- and export-related data from 71 car and truck makers in mainland China and Taiwan. Of these, Global Sources visited the factories of 31 makers, 21 in the mainland and 10 in Taiwan, to observe their manufacturing, QC and R&D practices.