China imports 21K vehicles in Sep, slumping almost 50% for two straight months
China’s vehicle imports fell 49% YoY in September 2026, driven by weak demand and competitive domestic brands.
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China’s vehicle imports fell 49% YoY in September 2026, driven by weak demand and competitive domestic brands.
China imported 23,000 vehicles in August, down 51% year on year and 48% from July. Germany led monthly imports as Japan fell to fifth.
China’s vehicle imports fell 13% in July due to competition and localization, with luxury brands seeing increased demand amid challenges.
China’s vehicle imports fell 11% in the first half of 2026 due to stronger domestic brands and logistics issues, with Japan leading imports.