CADB 2026 Chinese Automotive Market Report

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Industry · 5 января 2026 г. · 10 min read
CADB 2026 Chinese Automotive Market Report

Executive Summary

Chinese automakers exported 5.4 million vehicles in 2025 — a 34% increase year-on-year — making China the world's largest vehicle exporter for the second consecutive year.

Top Export Brands

  1. BYD — 1.2M units, present in 80+ markets
  2. SAIC (MG, Maxus) — 890K units
  3. Geely (Geely, Lynk & Co, Polestar) — 540K units
  4. Chery — 480K units
  5. NIO — 180K units (premium positioning)

Fastest-Growing Markets

Market2024 Units2025 UnitsGrowth
Saudi Arabia48,00091,000+90%
Brazil120,000198,000+65%
Australia72,000112,000+56%
Germany38,00058,000+53%

2026 Outlook

We forecast total Chinese auto exports to reach 6.8 million units in 2026, driven by new model launches in the affordable EV segment and aggressive dealer network expansion in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

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