Accra: Chinese automaker Chery has officially named Ghana as a strategic market following the launch of Zonda Tec Ghana's new vehicle assembly plant. This facility, which will assemble Chery vehicles under a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) arrangement, is Chery's first CKD assembly plant in Africa.
According to Ghana Web, a Chery representative emphasized the importance of this partnership with Zonda Tec as a significant step in expanding Chery's vehicle assembly operations across the continent. The facility's rapid completion, in less than a year, was highlighted as a notable achievement, showcasing impressive speed and efficiency in project implementation.
The representative noted Ghana's growing automotive market and its potential as a base for broader African operations, making it an integral part of Chery's long-term plans. The partnership is expected to enhance Chery's presence in Ghana while fostering local capacity development in vehicle assembly and related fields.
The establishment of the plant not only strengthens the connection between an international automaker and a local automotive company but also creates opportunities for Ghanaian businesses within the wider automotive value chain. Key milestones for Chery include its status as China's leading passenger vehicle exporter for 23 consecutive years. The Zonda Tec facility marks a significant milestone as it represents Chery's first CKD assembly plant in Africa.
The plant's commissioning aligns with Ghana's ongoing efforts to attract greater investment in local vehicle assembly and the development of an automotive manufacturing ecosystem. The facility is set to support local assembly activities and create opportunities for businesses involved in components, logistics, servicing, and other automotive-related services.
For Chery, the new facility offers a platform to strengthen its operations in Ghana and expand its reach within the African market. This development underscores the increasing interest of international automotive manufacturers in Ghana as the country aims to build a competitive automotive industry and attract investment into manufacturing.