Ankai Bus Achieves Remarkable Success in Central Asia Market in 2025

Data shows that in the first six months, Ankai Bus's cumulative export volume surged by 80%. It is projected that by the end of 2025, the export of Ankai's new energy models will increase by nearly 50%. Among these figures, the export performance in June is particularly eye-catching, with 120 Ankai new energy buses exported to Kyrgyzstan.

From the bulk orders shipped to Saudi Arabia at the beginning of the year to the delivery of 120 buses to Kyrgyzstan in June, Ankai Bus has made a breakthrough on both the Central Asian steppe and the Arabian Peninsula, achieving a dual-line success in Central Asia and the Middle East.

Nowadays, the export of Chinese buses is no longer just about "selling products," but has been upgraded to the export of the entire industry chain, including technology and services.

As is well known, both the Middle East and Central Asia, due to their unique geographical environments, are extremely demanding in terms of bus performance. Since entering the Saudi market in 2007, Ankai Bus has continuously supported the pilgrimage journey for Muslims.

This time, Kyrgyzstan, a key "gateway" for Ankai Bus to enter the Central Asia market, is a country renowned for its magnificent Tianshan Mountains and rugged mountain roads. However, this is no longer a challenge for Ankai Bus.

Firstly, it is understood that the 120 new energy buses delivered by Ankai Bus this time are part of a green transportation upgrade project financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), setting a record for the largest electric bus order exported to Kyrgyzstan.

As a pioneer of Chinese buses "going global," Ankai Bus has gradually built a strong reputation and high-quality brand image in the Central Asia market, from its initial entry into Uzbekistan to the significant breakthrough with a 300-bus order in Kazakhstan. It is believed that Kyrgyzstan's green transportation upgrade project must have conducted a very thorough market survey when selecting the vehicle brand.

Secondly, in response to Kyrgyzstan's complex road conditions characterized by high altitude and mountainous terrain, Ankai Bus has carried out customized design and adjustments, specifically optimizing the vehicles for the local environment and strictly adhering to EU vehicle standards. The customized bus body is fresh and attractive, equipped with large panoramic windows, providing spacious and bright seating areas that meet the modern public transportation needs of the region. The bus has also successfully passed the rollover test, significantly enhancing its reliability and demonstrating Ankai's technical strength in dealing with complex mountainous terrain.

Ankai Bus's journey overseas has evolved from "going out" to "taking root," achieving in-depth localization in the market, exporting technology and services, and creating a win-win situation. By upgrading from trade export to the export of technology and services, Ankai Bus has enhanced its competitiveness in overseas markets and expanded its brand influence.

One key factor is its continuous innovation capability. Whether it is accurately targeting differentiated markets or achieving technology export, a strong innovation capability is essential. Technologically, Ankai Bus has never stopped advancing, constantly producing innovative results and maintaining a leading position in the industry. For example, according to Ankai Bus's 2024 annual report, the company's R&D investment was 108 million yuan, a 37% increase year-on-year, and the number of R&D personnel reached 281, up 4.46% from 269 in 2023.

Additionally, in terms of service models, Ankai Bus is constantly exploring and has shifted from simply selling products to providing one-stop solutions, achieving a qualitative leap in market competitiveness.

Ankai Bus's success in both Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia has not only opened up broader market space for itself but also provided a valuable "Globalization 2.0" guide for other Chinese commercial vehicles and the entire high-end manufacturing industry to go global. It is believed that in the future, more and more Chinese companies will take root in the global market, allowing "Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing" to shine even brighter on the world stage!