China CITIC Dicastal, the 36th on Automotive News' list of the top 100 global automotive suppliers

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Special Report:  CITIC Dicastal

According to information from the official website of CITIC Limited, the parent company of CITIC Dicastal (https://www.citic.com/):

CITIC Dicastal is the world's leading producer of automotive aluminium wheels, producing wheels and lightweight castings for powertrains, chassis and body systems for the automotive industry. The company operates 30 major manufacturing facilities across China, the Americas, Europe and Africa. CITIC Dicastal has a total annual production capacity of approximately 95 million wheels and over 210,000 tonnes of castings. The company serves major automakers both in China and overseas.

The following information about "CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd." has been compiled from Baidu:

CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the CITIC Group, is the world's largest supplier of aluminum alloy wheels and aluminum chassis components. Founded in 1988 in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, it was the first manufacturer of aluminum wheels in mainland China. The company's headquarters remain in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province.

Industry Position: CITIC Dicastal has ranked first worldwide in aluminum wheel production and sales volume for 17 consecutive years. In 2026, it was ranked 36th on the Global Top 100 Auto Parts Suppliers List. Additionally, it is the first company in the global aluminum wheel industry to own two "Lighthouse Factories."

Production and R&D: The company operates 30 major production bases worldwide, maintains seven global R&D centers, and employs more than 1,700 engineers, enabling continuous, around-the-clock collaborative research and development. It holds over 4,000 cumulative patents.

Business and Customers: Its core products include aluminum wheels, aluminum castings, aluminum profiles, intelligent equipment, and molds. It supplies major global OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, BYD, and Tesla. In 2024, its revenue reached 42.741 billion yuan.

In the heavy-duty truck sector, CITIC Dicastal holds a leading position in China’s heavy-duty truck support market, commanding a 33.5% market share in the heavy-duty truck wheel OEM channel in 2025. This establishes the company as a core supplier to several leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers. In 2025, CITIC Dicastal completed the full acquisition of the heavy commercial vehicle wheel business from Germany’s KSP Group, securing certification from 12 major European heavy-duty truck OEMs and further expanding its supply footprint in overseas heavy-duty truck markets.

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