Jameel Motors to distribute OMODA and JAECOO in Iraq
The deal targets Iraq's automotive sector, which accounts for 8–10% of total imports, and responds to rising demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) among the nation's young, tech-savvy urban population.
Under the agreement, Jameel Motors will introduce models including the OMODA C5 and C7, along with the JAECOO J5, J7 (plug-in hybrid), and J8.
Sales are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Chery, headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui Province, is one of China's largest state-owned carmakers and has positioned OMODA and JAECOO as export-focused brands aimed at international growth.
This development comes amid a broader push by Chinese automakers into Iraq. In July, BYD Auto entered the market through an exclusive distribution deal with NAT, part of the March Holding Group.
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