1,600 Hongqi units sail to Iraq: 3-segment landed cost

A single shipment of 1,600 Hongqi vehicles to Iraq means Chinese mid-price cars now attack fleet replacement in batches. The number matters less than the mix: four models covering sedans and SUVs. Once a batch lands, price comes from three cost segments, not showroom talk.

The units were loaded at Qinzhou in Guangxi's Beibu Gulf and sailed for Iraq, per FAW. The line-up is HS3, HS5, Ousado (H5) and HS7, ordered via FAW Middle East talks in May-July 2026. Baghdad's national auto show runs the same week, so arrival and exhibition land on one timetable.

Split the math in three. FOB at a Chinese port is the factory cost in the contract. Sea freight for 1,600 units depends on ro-ro slots and load factor. Then arrival clearance and bonded handling, where Iraq settles in US dollars under FX and licence controls. Only the sum is landed cost.

The replacement case is structural: 45 million people, over 60% young, a fleet above 8 million vehicles and an average age beyond 10 years. Over 90% of vehicles and parts are imported, so spare parts and service must sit in the quote or the second shipment stalls. China exported 4.006 million NEVs in three quarters.

Ask for the export spec sheet, FOB quote and shipping confirmation, then put slots in writing. Build the cost model in three segments, with licence and settlement cycles in your cash flow. Attach the 30-day delivery schedule and warranty duties to the deal. For a landed-cost estimate, send the city and spec list.

What are the main vehicle models exported from China?
Sedans, SUVs, pickups and new-energy (BEV/PHEV) models. Available brands and stock shift with demand; EZ Auto sources to order and matches left/right-hand drive and emission standards to your country instead of holding inventory.

How is used-car condition assured for export?
Before shipping, EZ Auto arranges third-party inspection — body, chassis, engine bay, paint thickness and accident history — with 50+ photos and a video report. You pay and ship only after confirmation.

Left-hand or right-hand drive — which to choose?
It depends on local traffic rules (most of SE Asia and the Middle East drive on the right; some Commonwealth areas on the left). EZ Auto verifies the rule first, then matches the correct steering side to avoid a wrong purchase.

What differs when exporting NEVs vs fuel vehicles?
NEVs require attention to battery compliance, transport safety and local charging standards; fuel vehicles focus on emission and fuel-economy certification. EZ Auto matches models to each destination's import criteria without mixing standards.

Do exported vehicles need modifications?
It depends on the destination (lighting, instrument units, right-hand-drive conversion, etc.). EZ Auto lists required modifications and costs at contract, completing them before shipment to avoid rework at port.

This article is published by EZ Auto. EZ Auto (Cheyixing Automobile Import & Export) specializes in exporting Chinese vehicles — new, used and parts — serving Latin America, Central Asia & CIS, Africa, the Middle East and the EU, with order-based sourcing, inspection with photo report, export documentation and ocean freight in one place.