China Automotive Sector Report 2026 Q1

China's automotive sector remained the global leader in production and sales in 2025. According to statistics published by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales reached 34.5mn and 34.4mn units in 2025, representing increases of 10.3% y/y and 9.3% y/y, respectively. The sector is an important part of the national economy, contributing over 10% of total retail sales. In addition, China exported 7.1mn vehicles in 2025, up 21.1% y/y.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Automotive rental and leasing" sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the "Automotive rental and leasing" sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China.
• Build a clear picture of trends, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors