From August to September 2026, the WEIJIA Automobile team traveled to Moldova and Albania to explore the growing market for Chinese cars in Eastern Europe. The trip focused on local dealers, automotive importers, Chinese brands, and demand for new energy vehicles.
The journey began in Chișinău, the capital of Moldova. From August 21 to 29, the team participated in China Expo Auto, Mobility & Agrotech 2026. Following the exhibition, we visited local automotive dealers, importers, and trading companies to gain a deeper understanding of the Moldovan automotive market.
The Moldova trip was not only an opportunity to develop new business relationships, but also an important step in understanding the real needs of the Eastern European automotive market.
During our time in Chișinău, we visited automotive companies of different sizes and business models. These ranged from traditional European vehicle dealers to professional importers already sourcing new energy vehicles directly from China, as well as emerging companies preparing to enter the Chinese vehicle business.
Each company had different priorities, providing us with valuable first-hand insights into how Chinese cars are being received in the local market.
Our discussions showed that Moldovan customers have a strong interest in SUVs, crossovers, high-specification vehicles, and models offering strong value for money. Compared with fully electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles—particularly plug-in hybrids—currently attract greater attention in the market.
Chinese brands such as BYD and Geely have already gained recognition, while premium new energy brands including ZEEKR, Li Auto, and AVATR are also attracting increasing interest from local dealers.
After completing our Moldova visit, the team traveled to Albania on August 29, continuing the market research in Tirana and Durrës.
In Albania, our focus shifted further toward face-to-face meetings with Chinese vehicle importers and new energy vehicle dealers.
Although Albania is a relatively small automotive market, the rapid growth of new energy vehicles—especially fully electric vehicles—made a strong impression on our team.
On the streets of Tirana and inside local showrooms, Chinese cars are already becoming a familiar sight. Brands including BYD, XPENG, ZEEKR, AVATR, and AION are present in real-world sales and customer-use scenarios.
Local buyers and dealers pay close attention to vehicle pricing, driving range, equipment levels, after-sales service, and warranty support. Small urban electric vehicles and new energy SUVs have emerged as two particularly noticeable demand segments.
Throughout the trip, we held in-depth discussions with several dealers that already have experience purchasing vehicles from China.
Our conversations covered vehicle selection, quotations, ocean freight, port delivery, payment terms, warranties, spare parts, and after-sales support.
Every face-to-face meeting gave us a clearer understanding of what overseas customers truly need.
For WEIJIA Automobile, international market development is not simply about shipping vehicles from China to another country.
More importantly, it means understanding the policies, consumer preferences, business practices, and distribution models of each market, identifying products that truly meet local demand, and building stable, long-term partnerships with overseas customers.
From Chișinău to Tirana, and from international automotive exhibitions to local dealer showrooms, this Eastern European journey allowed us to witness the growing presence of Chinese automobiles in overseas markets.
It also strengthened our commitment to developing deeper connections with international customers and markets.
Go further to see the real market.
Get closer to customers to understand their real needs.
This journey is both a record of what we have accomplished and the beginning of a new chapter.
WEIJIA Automobile will continue connecting China’s automotive industry with global markets and bringing From August to September 2026, the WEIJIA Automobile team visited Moldova and Albania.
The trip focused on the local automotive market, dealer networks, Chinese car brands, and demand for new energy vehicles.
Our goal was simple: understand the market through direct contact with local dealers and importers.
Starting Our Journey in Moldova
The journey began in Chișinău, the capital of Moldova.
From August 21 to 29, our team attended China Expo Auto, Mobility & Agrotech 2026.
After the exhibition, we visited local car dealers, importers, and automotive trading companies.
These meetings gave us a closer look at the Moldovan automotive market. They also helped us better understand local customer needs.
The Moldova trip was more than a business development opportunity. It was also an important step in our Eastern European market research.
Understanding the Moldovan Car Market
In Chișinău, we visited companies with different sizes and business models.
Some were traditional European car dealers. Others were already importing Chinese vehicles directly from China.
We also met companies that were preparing to enter the Chinese car business.
Each dealer had different priorities. These conversations gave us valuable first-hand market information.
Moldovan customers show strong interest in SUVs and crossovers. High specifications and competitive pricing are also important.
Hybrid vehicles currently attract strong attention. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, are especially popular.
Chinese brands such as BYD and Geely are becoming increasingly familiar in Moldova.
Premium new energy brands are also attracting attention. These include ZEEKR, Li Auto, and AVATR.
From Moldova to Albania
After completing our work in Moldova, we traveled to Albania on August 29.
Our market research continued in Tirana and Durrës.
In Albania, we focused more on direct meetings with Chinese vehicle importers and new energy vehicle dealers.
Albania is a relatively small automotive market. However, its electric vehicle market is developing quickly.
Fully electric vehicles were especially visible during our visit.
Chinese Cars Are Becoming More Visible in Albania
Chinese vehicles are no longer unusual on the streets of Tirana.
We also saw many Chinese brands inside local automotive showrooms.
Brands such as BYD, XPENG, ZEEKR, AVATR, and AION already have a real presence in the market.
Local customers pay close attention to price and driving range.
Vehicle specifications, warranties, spare parts, and after-sales service are also important factors.
Two market segments stood out during our visit.
The first was small electric vehicles designed for urban driving. The second was new energy SUVs.
Meeting Local Dealers and Importers
During the trip, we met several dealers with experience importing vehicles from China.
Our discussions covered many areas of the automotive export business.
These included vehicle selection, pricing, ocean freight, port delivery, and payment terms.
We also discussed warranties, spare parts, and after-sales support.
Every meeting helped us better understand what local customers and dealers actually need.
Face-to-face communication remains one of the best ways to understand a new market.
More Than Just Exporting Cars
For WEIJIA Automobile, international business is not simply about shipping vehicles from China overseas.
Every market is different.
Local regulations, customer preferences, pricing, logistics, and sales models all influence purchasing decisions.
Our role is to understand these differences and provide suitable vehicle solutions.
We also aim to build stable and long-term partnerships with overseas dealers and importers.
Connecting China’s Automotive Industry With Global Markets
From Chișinău to Tirana, this journey gave us a closer view of the Eastern European automotive market.
We moved from an international automobile exhibition to local dealerships and showrooms.
Along the way, we saw the growing presence of Chinese vehicles in overseas markets.
We also heard directly from dealers about their needs, challenges, and expectations.
Go further to understand the real market.
Get closer to customers to understand their real needs.
This journey is both a record of our work and the beginning of a new chapter.
WEIJIA Automobile will continue connecting China’s automotive industry with global markets and bringing more high-quality Chinese vehicles to customers around the world. high-quality Chinese vehicles to customers around the world.