Shacman has officially commissioned its knocked-down (KD) assembly plant in Ethiopia, marking the latest step in its emerging market expansion strategy—just as China’s new energy heavy-duty truck exports surged 150% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, industry data shows . The facility joins Shacman’s existing Moroccan KD project to strengthen its footprint across Africa, where demand for durable, cost-effective commercial vehicles is booming.
Localized Production Cuts Costs for African Markets
The Ethiopian plant, focused on assembling X3000 dump trucks and F3000 tractors, achieves 40% local component integration, slashing delivery times by 35% compared to fully built-up imports . “This facility lets us better serve East Africa’s infrastructure boom,” said a Shacman regional director. Early orders include 50 X3000 units for a Tanzanian mining firm, drawn to the model’s 380HP Weichai engine and U-shaped cargo box optimized for mineral transport . The Moroccan plant, meanwhile, has doubled output of L3000 light-duty trucks for North African logistics firms.
X5000 Series Leads New Energy Push
Shacman’s X5000 electric cargo truck is gaining traction in Southeast Asia, where clean freight policies are driving demand . Equipped with 19 fuel-saving technologies and a lightweight 8.35-ton chassis, the model delivers 4% lower consumption than competitors, earning it a national science and technology award . A Vietnamese construction company recently added 30 units to its fleet, citing Shacman’s on-site technical support and spare parts network . The brand now covers 94 countries globally, with new energy models accounting for 22% of 2025 exports.
Industry Shift Favors Chinese Manufacturers
China’s NE heavy truck exports reached 64,000 units in Jan-Sept 2025, fueled by Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East’s clean energy policies . Shacman’s edge lies in integrated solutions—combining vehicles with microgrids and charging infrastructure . “Our X5000’s voice-controlled smart cockpit and 10 safety systems meet global standards,” noted the global sales chief. The brand targets 12% of Africa’s heavy-duty truck market by 2026, with plans to expand KD production to Uruguay.
With over 100 export markets and growing localized capacity, Shacman is capitalizing on two key trends: Africa’s infrastructure needs and the global shift to electrified freight.
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Post time: Nov-11-2025
