Chinese, Indian, South Korean, and Japanese car manufacturers have exported billions of dollars worth of vehicles to the Middle East via the Strait of Hormuz, but shipments on this route have been disrupted due to fears of attacks from Tehran. The Middle East is a key export market for Asian automakers. 25% of India's vehicle exports, 17% of China's, and $5.3 billion in exports from South Korea are destined for this region. The threat of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which entered its seventh day, has disrupted car shipments from Asia to the Middle East, a crucial export market for Asian car manufacturers.
