King Long officially entered South
Africa in 2008. So far, 5,500 units King Long minivans have made their way to
the country, earning a solid reputation among the local people.
Currently, apart from South Africa,
King Long has already established an enviable presence in a number countries on
the African continent, including Egypt, Algeria, Tunis, Angola, Nigeria, Kenya,
Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Coate d'Ivoire.
To date, the number of King Long minivans
operating in Africa has exceeded 36,000 units, the largest number among all
Chinese bus brands.
n Egypt, King Long minivans have
long become the major force in the local passenger transport market. Since its
first entry in the country, the number of King Long minivans operating in Egypt
has reached 25,678 units. As the leading bus brand with a market share of over
50%, King Long has set up its own factory to further cut down on its production
and logistic costs.
In Nigeria, over 3,000 units King
Long minivans are providing greener and more convenient transportation services
for the local people.
Currently, hundreds of King Long
technicians are stationed at various countries in Africa, providing related
training sessions for King Long distributors and end customers. Thanks to the
Belt Road Initiative, King Long is set to further expand its business presence
in the continent and offer higher quality transportation services for
passengers.