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China Auto Sales Plummet 24% in September
10 Oct
Summary
- Passenger vehicle sales fell 24% year-over-year in September.
- New-energy vehicle sales experienced a 12% decline.
- Cumulative sales for 2026 have reached 13.42 million units.
In September 2026, China witnessed a substantial decrease in passenger vehicle retail sales, marking a 24% year-over-year drop to 1.702 million units. This downturn reflects a challenging market environment for the automotive sector.
Even the burgeoning new-energy vehicle segment was not immune, recording a 12% sales decline, with 1.141 million units sold during the month. Despite these September figures, the cumulative retail sales for 2026 have collectively reached 13.42 million units, indicating a larger volume over the year.
This data, released by the China Passenger Car Association, provides critical insights into the current state and ongoing trends within China's vast automotive market for the year 2026.
