2026 First Half Chinese Car Exports Reach 5.31 Million Units, Top 10 Export Countries Announced

【CNMO Tech News】According to Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Car Association, from January to June 2026, China's auto exports reached 5.31 million units, a 53% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Among them, single-month exports in June reached 1.07 million units, up 73% year-on-year and up 8% month-on-month. The year-on-year trend was generally strong, and the month-on-month trend exceeded expectations with positive growth. The main drivers of export growth this year come from the improved competitiveness of Chinese products in a high oil price environment, as well as the continuous growth of the Global South market.

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From the perspective of June single-month export destinations, the top 10 countries ranked as follows: Russia 84,451 units, UK 62,487 units, Australia 60,510 units, Belgium 59,606 units, Philippines 46,243 units, Mexico 45,528 units, Algeria 33,358 units, Thailand 29,923 units, Malaysia 26,767 units, Brazil 25,856 units.

Compared to the same period last year, the five markets with the largest increases were Russia 58,053 units, Australia 41,065 units, Belgium 35,070 units, UK 33,913 units, Philippines 21,358 units.

Regarding the Russian market, Chinese automakers' risk prevention awareness has improved. Export inventory reduction efforts in 2025 were significant, and exports to Russia in the first half of 2026 recovered significantly.

Based on the cumulative total of complete vehicle exports from January to June, the top 10 countries are: Brazil 448,157 units, Russia 410,825 units, UK 255,260 units, Australia 237,823 units, Belgium 219,730 units, Mexico 210,155 units, Italy 154,870 units, Philippines 148,727 units, UAE 146,274 units, Algeria 143,012 units.

Compared to the same period last year, the five markets with the largest increases were: Russia 267,411 units, Brazil 249,571 units, UK 118,848 units, Algeria 100,382 units, Australia 94,368 units.