Domestic auto sales reached 1.541 million units in July.

Published: Aug 13, 2026 17:42

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According to data released by CAAM on August 12, China's automobile output and sales reached 2.573 million units and 2.584 million units respectively in July, down 6.8% and 8% month‑on‑month, and down 0.7% and 0.3% year‑on‑year. From January to July, automobile output and sales stood at 17.567 million units and 17.602 million units respectively, both down 3.7% year‑on‑year, with declines further narrowed compared with the first half of the year. Among them, domestic automobile sales hit 1.541 million units in July, down 13.1% month‑on‑month and 23.6% year‑on‑year. Domestic automobile sales totalled 11.462 million units from January to July, down 21.4% year‑on‑year.

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