Chinese Automaker Exports Surge 65% in H1 2026, Eyeing 10 Million Annual Milestone
In the first half of 2026, China's cumulative automobile exports reached 5.096 million units, up 65.3% year-over-year, marking the first time half-year exports exceeded 5 million units. Chery Group's July overseas exports hit 202,533 units, surging 70.1% year-over-year, becoming the first Chinese automaker to break the 200,000-unit monthly export threshold. BYD's July overseas sales reached 174,900 units, up 124.3%, with a full-year export target of 1.8 million units. Chinese automakers have led Japanese brands in European market share for two consecutive months, while NEV export share surpassed 50% for the first time. Meanwhile, overseas factory production capacity exceeds 2 million units annually, and Chery has established 28 production bases globally, as China's auto industry transitions from "product exports" to "capacity globalization."
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