In June 2025, 120 brand-new Ankai new energy buses set off from Hefei, Anhui, and traveled along the ancient Silk Road, covering 4,000 kilometers to reach the heart of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan. This was not only the largest-ever order of pure electric buses in the country, but also another significant milestone in Ankai's over 20 years of global journey.

Ankai Buses Exported to Kyrgyzstan

Since setting sail overseas in the early 21st century, Ankai's products have now spread to hundreds of countries and regions worldwide. With its forward-looking strategy, solid product strength, and in-depth market insights, Ankai has carved out a unique path in the global bus industry, from seeking opportunities to strategic deepening. It has successfully upgraded the "Made in China" brand to a paragon of "China Smart Manufacturing."

Ankai's overseas performance is a testament to its long-term accumulation and gradual progress. Since 2010, Ankai has continuously cultivated overseas markets, with a steady increase in annual exports, consistently ranking in the top ten of China's bus exports.

Entering 2025, Ankai's overseas business has shown a positive development trend. In the first half of the year, Ankai's export sales have steadily increased, making progress in the industry's export landscape. June was particularly outstanding, with a significant month-on-month increase in exports, becoming a bright spot in the overseas bus market that month.

276 Ankai Buses Headed to Countries Around the World

In the Middle East, the Saudi market is a prime example of Ankai's overseas strategy. As of 2024, Ankai has exported over 10,000 buses to Saudi Arabia, making it the largest bus brand in terms of market presence in the region. At the beginning of 2025, another 276 buses were shipped to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other countries, further consolidating Ankai's leading position in the Middle East market.

Ankai's Pure Electric Double-Decker Buses Exported to France

In Europe, Ankai has successfully entered the highly regulated European and American markets, a true test of brand strength. In 2024, Ankai's pure electric double-decker sightseeing buses were exported to France in batches again, serving the sports events in Paris and showcasing its robust capabilities in new energy and high-end manufacturing.

120 Ankai New Energy Buses Ready to Set Sail

Under the Belt and Road Initiative, Ankai has also performed remarkably in emerging markets such as Central Asia. In 2025, Ankai exported 120 new energy buses to Kyrgyzstan, marking another successful implementation of its green travel solutions in Belt and Road partner countries.

Ankai's current achievements are rooted in its clear and evolving global strategy. Looking back at its overseas journey, each stage represents a shift in Ankai's global strategic layout, with each phase yielding significant results.

Ankai Buses Driving in London

Ankai's first overseas destination was Eastern European countries such as Hungary and Romania. With limited options at the beginning, this "landing" was more like a "mutual attraction" between market demand and the Ankai brand. The European-style design of Ankai buses, with its Germanic heritage, perfectly matched the local market's aesthetic preferences.

This successful start not only earned Ankai valuable overseas experience but, more importantly, established the brand's high-end positioning from the very beginning. This has had a far-reaching impact. For example, the double-decker sightseeing buses exported since 2008 have continued this high-end positioning and gradually become a classic calling card for Ankai in the international market.

800 Ankai Buses Shipped to Mexico

With the accumulation of overseas market experience, Ankai's marketing strategy quickly shifted from a passive "waiting for orders" state to an "active attack," even an organized "sniper battle," marking the beginning of a systematic expansion phase for its overseas business. This has laid a solid foundation for Ankai's global footprint.

800 Ankai Buses Exported to Saudi Arabia

Today, Ankai has matured with a well-established team and systematic marketing strategies, entering a stage of strategic deepening. The essence of this stage is "focus," that is, in each major market region, Ankai aims to create and cultivate 1-2 "overseas strategic strongholds." Through precise market research, Ankai introduces products that meet local demands and combines "marketing + service" to deeply cultivate these markets. By concentrating resources to maintain key customers, Ankai creates a ripple effect that spreads from these key points. For example, the success in the Saudi market is a perfect embodiment of this strategy.

Going global, especially entering developed regions such as Europe and America, means facing strict technical barriers in terms of safety, environmental protection, data compliance, and material restrictions. Ankai's solution lies in "proactivity" and "depth."

Ankai Double-Decker Buses Driving in France

Proactive compliance to obtain the "international pass." Ankai has shifted from a passive to an active approach in regulatory compliance. From the very beginning of product design, it incorporates the regulatory standards of target markets, actively integrating into the global standards system. This has enabled Ankai to obtain a number of high-value international certifications, such as the EU WVTA, GCC in the Gulf, ADR in Australia, and DOT in the United States, clearing the way for its products to travel globally without obstacles.

Ankai N12 Exported to Saudi Arabia in Bulk

Deep localization to create products tailored to local conditions. Ankai understands that no single product can meet all markets. Its success lies in in-depth research on different market environments, road conditions, and user habits, and "tailoring" products accordingly. For example, the N12 luxury buses exported to Saudi Arabia are equipped with highly efficient cooling air conditioning and internal environment health systems to cope with the local scorching climate. The interior is made of materials that are highly heat-resistant and anti-aging. The new energy buses exported to Kyrgyzstan, on the other hand, strictly follow EU standards and have completed the whole vehicle rollover test to ensure reliable operation in a mountainous country.

Looking at the present and toward the future, Ankai Buses is driving its global journey with technology, products, and brand as the "three horses." In the future, Ankai will continue to focus on "new" and "smart," continuously innovating in new energy and intelligent networking technologies, and using leading technological strength as the core driving force.

Ankai New Energy Buses Exported to Thailand

In terms of products, Ankai will continue to adhere to the concept of deep localization, creating more high-quality, high-performance, and environmentally friendly bus products, providing better "Ankai Solutions" for different markets around the world. In terms of brand, Ankai's goal is not just to export products but to reshape the image of "Made in China" buses on the global stage through continuous technological leadership and excellent service, becoming a trusted partner for global customers.

From the initial success in Eastern Europe, to the in-depth cultivation in the Middle East, and then to the technological demonstration in Europe and America, Ankai's overseas journey is a wonderful example of Chinese manufacturing going global. It can be foreseen that in the future global green travel wave, Ankai will continue to play an important role, contributing more Chinese wisdom and strength to the world.

Source : www.chinabuses.org

Editor : Lucy

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