GAC signs deal for localized vehicle assembly in Egypt

GAC Group has struck a deal to localize car assembly in Egypt, as Chinese carmakers target African markets.

GAC International, a subsidiary of GAC, announced today that it signed an agreement on May 19 with Jameel Motors, a mobility solutions provider, to advance a CKD localized production project in Egypt.

The project, which includes new production lines for welding, assembly and vehicle inspection, is expected to be in mass production in the second half of 2026, according to an announcement today.

CKD, known as Completely Knock Down, is a trade-specific term that refers to a production method in which parts are imported in bulk kits and assembled locally in the producing country.

Localization efforts through bulk assembly usually include both CKD and SKD (Semi Knocked Down) models.