China’s Auto Exports Set a New Record in the Global Market

China’s automotive industry continues to strengthen its position in the global market. In the first nine months of this year, China exported 8.63 million vehicles abroad, an increase of 51.9% compared with the same period last year.

The total value of exported vehicles also rose by 54.3%, reaching $149.9 billion.

Citing China’s customs authorities, the “SteelHome” portal reports that 1.18 million vehicles were shipped to overseas customers in September alone.

In 2024, export volumes increased by 22.8%. In 2025, they grew by another 30%, with annual exports reaching 8.32 million vehicles.

As a result, in just the first nine months of 2026, Chinese automakers managed to surpass the record set for the entire previous year.