Sinotruk exports 40,000 heavy-duty trucks in 2015

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co. Ltd. (Sinotruk), the country's largest heavy-duty truck maker, recorded 16.6-percent growth in exports in 2015, despite a sluggish global economy, the company said Tuesday.

The Jinan-based truck manufacturer has clinched export orders for 40,000 heavy-duty trucks in 2015, making it the largest exporter of the vehicles in the country for 11 consecutive years.

The company said burgeoning Southeast Asian and African markets contributed to the growth.

So far, the Hong Kong-listed company has established six overseas assembly plants and representative offices in 40 countries. Endi