China accounted for 32% of global automobile sales from January to August 2026
Oct. 2, 2026.
Global cumulative automobile sales reached 63.43 million units from January to August 2026. By country, China's sales totaled 20.31 million units, accounting for a 32.0% share, a significant decline from the 35.4% share recorded in 2025;
Zhitong Finance APP reports that Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), stated in an article that, according to data from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), global automobile production has continued to grow, reaching 96.38 million units in 2025, a 6% increase from 91.77 million units in 2024. China accounted for 35.4% of global production. Global automobile sales also continued to rise, reaching 96.89 million units in 2025, a 6% increase, with China accounting for 35.4% of global sales. From January to August 2026, cumulative global automobile sales reached 63.43 million units, a year-on-year increase of 2%. Sales in August alone totaled 7.719 million units, representing a modest 1% year-on-year increase but a 4.9% month-on-month decline, indicating weak momentum in the global automotive market.
From January to August 2026, cumulative global automobile sales reached 63.43 million units. By country, China's sales totaled 20.31 million units, accounting for a 32.0% share, a significant decline from 35.4% in 2025.
