China’s carmakers rely on overseas markets as monthly domestic sales decline continues
Exports jumped 73.2% to 923,000 vehicles as domestic passenger-car retail sales fell 28% and manufacturers leaned more on overseas demand, the CPCA said.
- The China Passenger Car Association reported domestic car sales fell 28.1% to 1.63 million units in September, extending the market's decline to a 12th consecutive month.
- Shrinking domestic sales in China reflect broader economic weakness, with subdued consumer spending and a prolonged property downturn weighing on demand as automakers seek overseas markets.
- Annual car exports jumped 73.2% to 923,000 vehicles last month, while domestic sales of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids slid 16.7% to 1.08 million units.
- Trade chief Maros Sefcovic announced on Friday a deal that could halve Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to the EU bloc over four years, though specific shipment terms remain unclear.
- Cui Dongshu, secretary-general at CPCA, noted that curbs on plug-in hybrids are unlikely to significantly affect overall new energy vehicle exports, as regulators shift focus toward safety and value.
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(Shanghai = Yonhap News) Correspondent Cha Byeong-seop = While China's domestic passenger car market showed a notable slump last month, exports increased by more than 73%.
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