VW India completes exports of 1.85 lakh cars in 5 years

VW India's domestic market share isn't very impressive, but the company has been using India as a base for exports. Established in 2009, Volkswagen India's plant started export operations two years after it was set up. The first shipment to South Africa from Volkswagen India reached its destination exactly five years ago in 2011. At that time, the export volumes only contributed approximately 6.4% of the total production.

In 2015, 55% of production at the brand's plant was exported and in 5 years, VW has exported 1,85,000 cars from India. The range of cars being exported includes left-hand drive as well as right-hand drive versions of the Polo and Vento. Mexico has been the single largest export market for Volkswagen India where over 80% of the export volume was shipped in 2015.

Starting with South Africa as the first export market, Volkswagen India has expanded its exports to over 35 countries across Asia, Africa, North America and South America.