BYD boosts local suppliers for its Brazil factory

Chinese automaker BYD is accelerating the use of parts produced in Brazil at its new plant in Camaçari, Bahia state, in a bid to strengthen its position in the local automotive market and reduce import dependency. According to Reuters, the company aims for 50% of the components in vehicles assembled there to come from internal production or Brazilian suppliers by January 1, 2027. This goal, stated by senior vice president Alexandre Baldy, is part of a broader ambition to become Brazil's top car seller by volume by 2030. The plant, located in a former Ford industrial complex, produces electric and hybrid vehicles for BYD's largest market outside China and is expanding its stamping, welding, and painting facilities. This localization drive responds to import tariffs and aims to build more resilient supply chains within Brazil