China - Automotive production volume, 2021
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Flash report, December 2021
Jan 12, 2022
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production up 2.4% and sales down 1.6% in December
On January 12, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of December, 2021.
From the perspective of annual performance, vehicle production and sales in 2021 registered a year-over-year (y/y) increase, putting an end to the three consecutive years of decline since 2018. New Energy Vehicle (NEV) became the brightest star, having deliveries of more than 3.5 million units, increasing its market share to 13.4%. China’s car exports delivered excellent performance, with annual exports exceeding 2 million units. The market share of Chinese car brands topped 44%.
The CAAM predicts that the auto market will continue to present steady growth in 2022. The annual production and sales performance next year will be better than that of 2021.
Overall vehicle production in December totaled 2.907 million units, reflecting a 2.4% y/y increase, while sales totaled 2.786 million units, reflecting a 1.6% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through December were 26.082 million units and 26.275 million units, up by 3.4% and 3.8% y/y, respectively.
In December, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 2.527 million units and 2.422 million units, up by 8.4% and 2.0% y/y, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to December period totaled 21.408 million units, up by 7.1% y/y, while sales were 21.482 million units, up by 6.5% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in December totaled 380,000 units, reflecting a 25.3% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 364,000 units, reflecting a 20.1% y/y decrease. The period from January through December has recorded a total of 4.674 million units and 4.793 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 10.7% and 6.6%.
In December, NEV production reached 518,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase, while sales reached 531,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales reached 434,000 units and 448,000 units respectively, both reflecting a 110% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 84,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase, while sales were 82,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 627 units and 486 units respectively, up by 140% and 110% y/y respectively.
For the period from January to December, NEV production and sales volumes were 3.545 million units and 3.521 million units, up by 159.5% and 157.5% y/y respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 2.942 million units and 2.916 million units, up by 170% and 160% y/y. PHV production and sales were 601,000 units and 603,000 units, up by 130% and 140% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales both reached 2,000 units, presenting a y/y growth.
Overall vehicle exports in December reached 223,000 units, reflecting a 54% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 187,000 units, reflecting a 61.2% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 36,000 units, reflecting a 25.0% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to December period were 2.015 million units, reflecting a 101.1% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.614 million units, up by 110% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 402,000 units, up by 70.7% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Dec. 2021 | Jan.-Dec. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 117.9 | 40.6 | 13.2 | 990.8 | 38.0 | 7.8 |
| MPV | 12.8 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 107.3 | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| SUV | 117.1 | 40.3 | 4.8 | 1,003.0 | 38.5 | 6.7 |
| Mini Van | 4.9 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 39.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 252.7 | 86.9 | 8.4 | 2,140.8 | 82.1 | 7.1 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 38.0 | 13.1 | -25.3 | 467.4 | 17.9 | -10.7 |
| Grand Total | 290.7 | 100.0 | 2.4 | 2,608.2 | 100.0 | 3.4 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Dec. 2021 | Dec. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Dec. 2021 |
Jan.-Dec. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 56,613 | 32,121 | 76.2% | 427,685 | 127,210 | 236.2% |
| 2 | VW | Lavida | 36,655 | 32,393 | 13.2% | 392,056 | 415,212 | -5.6% |
| 3 | Haval | Haval H6 | 42,012 | 55,321 | -24.1% | 365,930 | 370,697 | -1.3% |
| 4 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 34,840 | 38,480 | -9.5% | 319,673 | 349,811 | -8.6% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model 3 | 28,378 | 21,907 | 29.5% | 279,882 | 136,121 | 105.6% |
| 6 | Buick | Excelle GT | 21,430 | 41,682 | -48.6% | 263,067 | 294,850 | -10.8% |
| 7 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 20,560 | 37,455 | -45.1% | 259,329 | 276,165 | -6.1% |
| 8 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 35,622 | 31,092 | 14.6% | 256,677 | 281,552 | -8.8% |
| 9 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 26,990 | 33,369 | -19.1% | 254,151 | 252,699 | 0.6% |
| 10 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang | 38,407 | 36,481 | 5.3% | 253,635 | 256,074 | -1.0% |
Flash report, November 2021
Dec 10, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 9.3% and 9.1%, respectively, in November
On December 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of November, 2021.
In November 2021, China’s macro-economy was in a stable state. The lack of power supply had been slightly mitigated, along with the fall in price of raw materials. The automotive industry was struggling to overcome the impact exerted by numerous factors such as chip supply shortage, outbreak of scattered COVID-19 cases, and adjustments to policies and regulations. The overall situation of vehicle production and sales was better than what was expected at the beginning of the month.
In November 2021, production and sales both kept declining year-over-year (y/y). Passenger vehicle production and sales achieved month-over-month (m/m) growth. Owing to factors such as the implementation of China VI emissions standard and the policy adjustments for “light trucks with a blue plate” (for example, the total weight standard of “a light truck with a blue plate” has been increased, which means more freight can be transported), consumers were sitting on the fence, which resulted in a sharp y/y decline in production and sales. However, NEV (New Energy Vehicle) production and sales hit a record high again. From January to November, cumulative NEV production exceeded 3 million units, while its sales volume were approximately 3 million units. Vehicle exports in November have maintained a rapid growth y/y. Chinese-branded passenger vehicles continued to increase their share for eight consecutive months.
Looking ahead to December, regardless of the stable automotive consumption needs, there are still uncertainties about the supply. Factors such as the chip supply shortage, power cuts in various regions at the end of the year, and scattered COVID-19 cases in local areas have increased the potential supply chain risk of the automotive industry. In conclusion, vehicle production and sales in 2021 is expected to be slightly higher compared with 2020.
Overall vehicle production in November totaled 2.585 million units, reflecting a 9.3% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 2.522 million units, reflecting a 9.1% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through November were 23.172 million units and 23.489 million units, up by 3.5% and 4.5% y/y, respectively.
In November, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 2.231 million units and 2.192 million units, representing a 4.3% and 4.7% y/y decrease, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to November period totaled 18.879 million units, up by 6.9% y/y, while sales were 19.060 million units, up by 7.1% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in November totaled 353,000 units, reflecting a 31.9% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 330,000 units, reflecting a 30.3% y/y decrease. The period from January through November has recorded a total of 4.293 million units and 4.429 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 9.1% and 5.3%.
In November, NEV production reached 457,000 units, reflecting a 130% y/y increase, while sales reached 450,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 372,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase, while sales were 361,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 85,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase, while sales were 89,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 212 units and 147 units respectively, down by 26.4% and 49.3% y/y respectively.
For the period from January to November, NEV production and sales volumes were 3.023 million units and 2.99 million units, both reflecting a 170% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 2.504 million units and 2.466 million units, up by 180% and 170% y/y. PHV production and sales were 517,000 units and 522,000 units, up by 130% and 140% y/y. FCV production and sales both reached 1,000 units, up by 23.0% and 16.0% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in November reached 200,000 units, reflecting a 59.1% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 170,000 units, reflecting a 71.2% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 30,000 units, reflecting a 13.0% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to November period were 1.793 million units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.427 million units, up by 120% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 366,000 units, up by 77.0% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Nov. 2021 | Jan.-Nov. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 101.7 | 39.3 | -3.1 | 872.7 | 37.7 | 7.1 |
| MPV | 10.5 | 4.1 | -21.0 | 94.4 | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| SUV | 107.0 | 41.4 | -3.2 | 885.9 | 38.2 | 7.0 |
| Mini Van | 4.0 | 1.5 | -7.8 | 34.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 223.1 | 86.3 | -4.3 | 1,887.9 | 81.5 | 6.9 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 35.3 | 13.7 | -31.9 | 429.3 | 18.5 | -9.1 |
| Grand Total | 258.5 | 100.0 | -9.3 | 2,317.2 | 100.0 | 3.5 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Nov. 2021 | Nov. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Nov. 2021 |
Jan.-Nov. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VW | Lavida | 47,128 | 47,013 | 0.2% | 355,401 | 382,819 | -7.2% |
| 2 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 45,479 | 28,603 | 59.0% | 371,072 | 95,089 | 290.2% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang | 33,943 | 36,716 | -7.6% | 215,228 | 219,593 | -2.0% |
| 4 | Haval | Haval H6 | 31,325 | 54,651 | -42.7% | 323,918 | 315,376 | 2.7% |
| 5 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 31,021 | 35,669 | -13.0% | 284,833 | 311,331 | -8.5% |
| 6 | Tesla | Model 3 | 28,900 | 20,810 | 38.9% | 251,504 | 114,214 | 120.2% |
| 7 | Tesla | Model Y | 28,065 | - | -% | 167,572 | - | -% |
| 8 | MG (2006-) | MG ZS SUV | 27,573 | 17,362 | 58.8% | 116,199 | 80,801 | 43.8% |
| 9 | Honda | Vezel | 26,153 | 15,457 | 69.2% | 159,282 | 131,844 | 20.8% |
| 10 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 25,251 | 30,893 | -18.3% | 227,161 | 219,330 | 3.6% |
Flash report, October 2021
Nov 10, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 8.8% and 9.4%, respectively, in October
On November 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of October, 2021.
In October 2021, China’s macro-economy was in a stable state, while the domestic and international environment remained complex and severe. The automotive industry was struggling to overcome the impacts exerted by numerous unfavorable factors such as power reduction and high material prices. The supply of automotive-grade chips was slightly better than the third quarter. Vehicle production and sales continued to get better, and the overall situation was showing signs of improvement.
In October 2021, due to contributions of passenger vehicles, the decline in vehicle production and sales became significantly smaller. NEV (New Energy Vehicle) production and sales both approached 400,000 units. Additionally, vehicle exports continued to increase year-over-year (y/y) in October, hitting a record high.
Overall vehicle production in October totaled 2.330 million units, reflecting an 8.8% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 2.333 million units, reflecting a 9.4% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through October were 20.587 million units and 20.970 million units, up by 5.4% and 6.4% y/y, respectively.
In October, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.988 million units and 2.007 million units, representing a 4.7% and 5.0% y/y decrease, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to October period totaled 16.648 million units, up by 8.6% y/y, while sales were 16.871 million units, up by 8.8% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in October totaled 342,000 units, reflecting a 26.9% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 326,000 units, reflecting a 29.7% y/y decrease. The period from January through October has recorded a total of 3.939 million units and 4.099 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 6.3% and 2.5%.
In October, NEV production and sales reached 397,000 units and 383,000 units, both reflecting a 130% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales were 329,000 units and 316,000 units, both reflecting a 130% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales were both 68,000 units, reflecting a 170% and 150% y/y increase, respectively. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 59 units and 47 units, down by 23.4% and 40.5% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to October, NEV production and sales volumes were 2.566 million units and 2.542 million units, both reflecting a 180% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 2.132 million units and 2.105 million units, both up by 190% y/y. PHV production and sales were 433,000 units and 437,000 units, up by 120% and 140% y/y. FCV production and sales were 940 units and 953 units, up by 45.3% and 44.8% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in October reached 231,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 198,000 units, reflecting a 130% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 33,000 units, reflecting a 37.2% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to October period were 1.594 million units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.258 million units, up by 130% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 336,000 units, up by 86.0% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Oct. 2021 | Jan.-Oct. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 90.7 | 38.9 | -4.7 | 771.0 | 37.5 | 8.7 |
| MPV | 11.3 | 4.8 | -7.3 | 84.0 | 4.1 | 11.3 |
| SUV | 93.1 | 40.0 | -4.3 | 778.9 | 37.8 | 8.5 |
| Mini Van | 3.6 | 1.5 | -6.2 | 30.9 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 198.8 | 85.3 | -4.7 | 1,664.8 | 80.9 | 8.6 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 34.2 | 14.7 | -26.9 | 393.9 | 19.1 | -6.3 |
| Grand Total | 233.0 | 100.0 | -8.8 | 2,058.7 | 100.0 | 5.4 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Oct. 2021 | Oct. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Oct. 2021 |
Jan.-Oct. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 39,502 | 23,742 | 66.4% | 325,593 | 66,486 | 389.7% |
| 2 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang | 38,340 | 31,080 | 23.4% | 181,285 | 182,877 | -0.9% |
| 3 | VW | Lavida | 33,433 | 45,505 | -26.5% | 308,273 | 335,806 | -8.2% |
| 4 | Tesla | Model Y | 27,894 | - | -% | 139,507 | - | -% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model 3 | 27,660 | 22,929 | 20.6% | 222,604 | 93,404 | 138.3% |
| 6 | Toyota | Camry | 26,544 | 16,767 | 58.3% | 163,092 | 146,774 | 11.1% |
| 7 | Haval | Haval H6 | 26,318 | 53,931 | -51.2% | 292,593 | 260,725 | 12.2% |
| 8 | VW | Sagitar | 25,932 | 31,026 | -16.4% | 185,984 | 239,797 | -22.4% |
| 9 | Buick | Excelle GT | 25,534 | 35,173 | -27.4% | 221,438 | 213,805 | 3.6% |
| 10 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 22,911 | 26,395 | -13.2% | 198,725 | 222,541 | -10.7% |
Flash report, September 2021
Oct 12, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 17.9% and 19.6%, respectively, in September
On October 12, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of September, 2021.
In September 2021, under the national policy of "dual control of energy consumption", owing to the shortage of coal supply and the fact that the purchase price of coal is higher than the sale price of electricity, China enforced power cuts in many regions across the country, which affected the production of enterprises. Moreover, crippled by factors such as high commodity prices and high international logistics costs, the supply and demand of the manufacturing industry slowed down. The automotive industry, in particular, continued to suffer from chip shortages, placing it under great pressure.
In September 2021, production and sales both continued to decline year-over-year (y/y). But NEV (New Energy Vehicles) production and sales hit a record high again, both exceeding 350,000 units. Additionally, vehicle exports continued to increase rapidly in September.
Overall vehicle production in September totaled 2.077 million units, reflecting an 17.9% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 2.067 million units, reflecting an 19.6% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through September were 18.243 million units and 18.623 million units, up by 7.5% and 8.7% y/y, respectively.
In September, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.767 million units and 1.751 million units, representing an 13.9% and 16.5% y/y decrease, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to September period totaled 14.658 million units, up by 10.7% y/y, while sales were 14.862 million units, up by 11.0% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in September totaled 310,000 units, reflecting a 35.2% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 317,000 units, reflecting a 33.6% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle production for the January to September period totaled 3.585 million units, down by 4.0% y/y, while sales were 3.761 million units, up by 0.5% y/y.
In September, NEV production and sales reached 353,000 units and 357,000 units, both reflecting a 150% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales were 291,000 units and 296,000 units, reflecting a 160% and 150% y/y increase, respectively. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales were 62,000 units and 61,000 units, reflecting a 120% and 140% y/y increase, respectively. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 155 units and 173 units, up by 5070% and 17200% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to September, NEV production and sales volumes were 2.166 million units and 2.157 million units, reflecting a 180% and 190% y/y increase, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.803 million units and 1.789 million units, both up by 200% y/y. PHV production and sales were 362,000 units and 367,000 units, up by 110% and 140% y/y. FCV production and sales were 879 units and 906 units, up by 54.2% and 56.5% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in September reached 173,000 units, reflecting a 74% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 135,000 units, reflecting a 78.4% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 38,000 units, reflecting an 60.2% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to September period were 1.362 million units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.059 million units, up by 130% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 303,000 units, up by 93.5% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Sep. 2021 | Jan.-Sep. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 80.1 | 38.6 | -12.3 | 680.3 | 37.3 | 10.8 |
| MPV | 9.9 | 4.8 | -15.0 | 72.7 | 4.0 | 15.0 |
| SUV | 84.5 | 40.7 | -14.0 | 685.6 | 37.6 | 10.5 |
| Mini Van | 2.2 | 1.1 | -44.9 | 27.2 | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 176.7 | 85.1 | -13.9 | 1,465.8 | 80.3 | 10.7 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 31.0 | 14.9 | -35.2 | 358.5 | 19.7 | -4.0 |
| Grand Total | 207.7 | 100.0 | -17.9 | 1,824.3 | 100.0 | 7.5 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Sep. 2021 | Sep. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Sep. 2021 |
Jan.-Sep. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buick | Excelle GT | 37,847 | 29,405 | 28.7% | 195,904 | 178,632 | 9.7% |
| 2 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 35,149 | 20,062 | 75.2% | 286,091 | 42,744 | 569.3% |
| 3 | VW | Lavida | 32,304 | 38,056 | -15.1% | 274,840 | 290,301 | -5.3% |
| 4 | Honda | CR-V | 31,281 | 30,387 | 2.9% | 183,159 | 151,508 | 20.9% |
| 5 | Honda | Civic | 27,963 | 24,379 | 14.7% | 116,680 | 172,872 | -32.5% |
| 6 | Tesla | Model Y | 25,864 | - | -% | 111,613 | - | -% |
| 7 | Haval | Haval H6 | 25,277 | 40,096 | -37.0% | 266,275 | 206,794 | 28.8% |
| 8 | Tesla | Model 3 | 24,394 | 11,880 | 105.3% | 194,944 | 70,475 | 176.6% |
| 9 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 22,909 | 28,714 | -20.2% | 175,814 | 196,146 | -10.4% |
| 10 | VW | Tiguan | 21,891 | 16,002 | 36.8% | 109,604 | 120,132 | -8.8% |
Flash report, August 2021
Sep 10, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 18.7% and 17.8%, respectively, in August
On September 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of August.
In August 2021, production and sales both kept declining year-over-year (y/y) on a large scale. Several factors account for this situation. For example, the pandemic in China and Malaysia led to higher risks in the supply chain, which may further increase the risk of reducing production. In addition, production and sales were high in August 2020.
Influenced by the implementation of China 6 emission standards for heavy-duty diesel vehicles from July 1, the production and sales of commercial vehicles fluctuated. However, thanks to the strong performance of the microbus market, buses maintained y/y increases in production and sales in August. In this month, NEVs (New Energy Vehicles) continued to be a bright spot, with production and sales both exceeding 300,000 units for the first time. Additionally, vehicle exports continued to increase rapidly in August.
Overall vehicle production in August totaled 1.725 million units, reflecting an 18.7% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 1.799 million units, reflecting an 17.8% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through August were 16.166 million units and 16.556 million units, up by 11.9% and 13.7% y/y, respectively.
In August, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.497 million units and 1.552 million units, representing an 11.9% and 11.7% y/y decrease, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to August period totaled 12.891 million units, up by 15.2% y/y, while sales were 13.112 million units, up by 16.0% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in August totaled 229,000 units, reflecting a 46.2% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 247,000 units, reflecting a 42.8% y/y decrease. The period from January through August has recorded a total of 3.275 million units and 3.444 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 0.6% and 5.5%.
In August, NEV production and sales reached 309,000 units and 321,000 units, both reflecting a 180% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales were 252,000 units and 265,000 units, both up by 190% y/y. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales were both 56,000 units, reflecting a 140% and 170% y/y increase, respectively. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 40 units and 38 units, down by 58.8% and 68.6% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to August, NEV production and sales volumes were 1.813 million units and 1.799 million units, both reflecting a 190% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.512 million units and 1.492 million units, up by 220% and 210% y/y. PHV production and sales were 300,000 units and 306,000 units, up by 110% and 140% y/y. FCV production and sales were 724 units and 733 units, up by 27.7% and 26.8% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in August reached 187,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 154,000 units, reflecting a 190% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 33,000 units, reflecting an 85.7% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to August period were 1.189 million units, reflecting a 130% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 924,000 units, up by 140% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 265,000 units, up by 99.4% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Aug. 2021 | Jan.-Aug. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 72.3 | 41.9 | -6.7 | 600.1 | 37.1 | 14.8 |
| MPV | 7.7 | 4.5 | -15.8 | 62.7 | 3.9 | 21.8 |
| SUV | 66.4 | 38.5 | -17.2 | 601.1 | 37.2 | 15.2 |
| Mini Van | 3.2 | 1.9 | 9.8 | 25.1 | 1.6 | 10.5 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 149.7 | 86.8 | -11.9 | 1,289.1 | 79.7 | 15.2 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 22.9 | 13.3 | -46.2 | 327.5 | 20.3 | 0.6 |
| Grand Total | 172.5 | 100.0 | -18.7 | 1,616.6 | 100.0 | 11.9 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Aug. 2021 | Aug. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Aug. 2021 |
Jan.-Aug. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VW | Lavida | 36,902 | 45,323 | -18.6% | 242,536 | 252,245 | -3.8% |
| 2 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 34,258 | 15,260 | 124.5% | 250,942 | 22,682 | 1006.3% |
| 3 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 26,968 | 19,948 | 35.2% | 173,613 | 130,878 | 32.7% |
| 4 | Buick | Excelle GT | 25,511 | 26,575 | -4.0% | 158,057 | 149,227 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model Y | 21,785 | - | -% | 85,749 | - | -% |
| 6 | Tesla | Model 3 | 19,969 | 13,084 | 52.6% | 170,550 | 58,595 | 191.1% |
| 7 | Haval | Haval H6 | 18,578 | 26,992 | -31.2% | 240,998 | 166,698 | 44.6% |
| 8 | Geely | Bo Yue | 17,732 | 20,865 | -15.0% | 152,171 | 137,346 | 10.8% |
| 9 | VW | Bora | 17,289 | 24,876 | -30.5% | 171,678 | 201,867 | -15.0% |
| 10 | Nissan | Altima | 17,000 | 10,164 | 67.3% | 96,189 | 60,201 | 59.8% |
Flash report, July 2021
Aug 11, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 15.5% and 11.9%, respectively, in July
On August 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of July, 2021.
In July 2021, production and sales both experienced year-over-year (y/y) decreases, which were caused by a series of factors. Firstly, production and sales were high in July 2020. Secondly, the commercial vehicle sector showed significant y/y decreases in production and sales due to the impact of new emission standards adopted in July. However, the bus sector continued its y/y growth trend in the month thanks to the strong performance of light buses. Thirdly, the passenger vehicle sector showed y/y decreases in production and sales due to the chip shortage but experienced a lower decrease rate compared to the previous month. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) were still remarkable in the month as cumulative NEV sales from January to July have exceeded the whole-year NEV sales of any year in history. Additionally, vehicle exports continued to increase rapidly in July.
Overall vehicle production in July totaled 1.863 million units, reflecting a 15.5% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 1.864 million units, reflecting an 11.9% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through July were 14.44 million units and 14.756 million units, up by 17.2% and 19.3% y/y, respectively.
In July, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.548 million units and 1.551 million units, representing a 10.7% and 7.0% y/y decrease, respectively. The passenger vehicle production for the January to July period totaled 11.394 million units, up by 20.1% y/y, while sales were 11.56 million units, up by 21.2% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in July totaled 315,000 units, reflecting a 33.2% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 312,000 units, reflecting a 30.2% y/y decrease. The period from January through July has recorded a total of 3.045 million units and 3.196 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 7.6% and 12.9%.
In July, NEV production and sales reached 284,000 units and 271,000 units, reflecting a 170% and 160% y/y increase respectively. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales were 232,000 units and 220,000 units, up by 180% and 170% y/y respectively. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 52,000 units, reflecting a 150% y/y increase, while sales were 50,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 32 units and 196 units, up by 360% and 4,800% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to July, NEV production and sales volumes were 1.504 million units and 1.478 million units, both reflecting a 200% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.26 million units and 1.227 million units, both up by 220% y/y. PHV production and sales were 244,000 units and 251,000 units, up by 110% and 130% y/y. FCV production and sales were 664 units and 675 units, up by 48.5% and 47.7% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in July reached 174,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 140,000 units, reflecting a 210% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 34,000 units, reflecting a 94.6% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to July period were 1.002 million units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 770,000 units, up by 130% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 232,000 units, up by 100% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Jul. 2021 | Jan.-Jul. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 72.6 | 39.0 | -10.7 | 527.8 | 36.6 | 18.6 |
| MPV | 8.3 | 4.5 | -0.5 | 55.0 | 3.8 | 30.0 |
| SUV | 70.7 | 37.9 | -11.7 | 534.8 | 37.0 | 21.0 |
| Mini Van | 3.1 | 1.7 | -11.1 | 21.8 | 1.5 | 10.6 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 154.8 | 83.1 | -10.7 | 1,139.4 | 78.9 | 20.1 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 31.5 | 16.9 | -33.2 | 304.5 | 21.1 | 7.6 |
| Grand Total | 186.3 | 100.0 | -15.5 | 1,444.0 | 100.0 | 17.2 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Jul. 2021 | Jul. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Jul. 2021 |
Jan.-Jul. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 36,904 | 32,907 | 12.1% | 211,787 | 176,827 | 19.8% |
| 2 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 31,464 | 7,422 | 323.9% | 216,684 | 7,422 | 2819.5% |
| 3 | Haval | Haval H6 | 25,653 | 21,327 | 20.3% | 222,420 | 139,706 | 59.2% |
| 4 | VW | Lavida | 23,330 | 38,227 | -39.0% | 205,634 | 206,922 | -0.6% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model 3 | 23,227 | 12,153 | 91.1% | 150,581 | 45,511 | 230.9% |
| 6 | Toyota | Levin | 22,565 | 20,456 | 10.3% | 152,451 | 109,725 | 38.9% |
| 7 | Toyota | RAV4 | 22,371 | 19,995 | 11.9% | 119,231 | 96,908 | 23.0% |
| 8 | Toyota | Camry | 21,138 | 18,087 | 16.9% | 111,105 | 96,566 | 15.1% |
| 9 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 21,130 | 24,658 | -14.3% | 146,645 | 110,930 | 32.2% |
| 10 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 20,673 | 20,539 | 0.7% | 172,437 | 120,821 | 42.7% |
Flash report, June 2021
Jul 9, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 16.5% and 12.4% respectively in June
On July 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of June, 2021.
In June 2021, production and sales both experienced year-over-year (y/y) decreases. The commercial vehicle sector showed a higher decrease rate than the passenger vehicle sector. However, new energy vehicles (NEVs) and vehicle exports continued their robust trends in the month. Despite such negative factors as chip shortages and hikes in price of raw materials, the passenger vehicle sector still achieved more than 10 million units in sales. Cumulative sales of NEVs from January to June this year have leveled the whole-year NEV sales of 2019. Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first six month exceeded 1 million units.
Overall vehicle production in June totaled 1.943 million units, reflecting a 16.5% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 2.015 million units, reflecting a 12.4% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through June were 12.569 million units and 12.891 million units, up by 24.2% and 25.6% y/y respectively.
In June, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.555 million units and 1.569 million units, representing a 13.7% and 11.1% y/y decrease respectively. The passenger vehicle production for the January to June period totaled 9.84 million units, up by 26.8% y/y, while sales were 10.007 million units, up by 27.0% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in June totaled 388,000 units, reflecting a 26.3% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 446,000 units, reflecting a 16.8% y/y decrease. The period from January through June has recorded a total of 2.73 million units and 2.884 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 15.7% and 20.9%.
In June, NEV production and sales reached 248,000 units and 256,000 units, reflecting a 130% and a 140% y/y increase respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales were 204,000 units and 211,000 units, both reflecting a 150% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 43,000 units, reflecting an 86.5% y/y increase, while sales were 44,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 444 units and 272 units respectively, up by 430% and 230% y/y respectively.
For the first six months in total, NEV production and sales volumes were 1.215 million units and 1.206 million units, both reflecting a 200% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.022 million units and 1.005 million units, up by 230% and 220% y/y. PHV production and sales were 192,000 units and 200,000 units, up by 100% and 130% y/y. FCV production and sales were 632 units and 479 units, up by 43.6% and 5.7% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in June reached 158,000 units, reflecting a 150% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 120,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 39,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Total exports of the first six months in 2021 were 828,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 631,000 units, up by 120% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 197,000 units, up by 100% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Jun. 2021 | Jan.-Jun. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 73.2 | 37.7 | -12.8 | 455.1 | 36.2 | 25.1 |
| MPV | 6.8 | 3.5 | -17.9 | 46.7 | 3.7 | 37.5 |
| SUV | 72.3 | 37.2 | -14.0 | 463.5 | 36.9 | 28.1 |
| Mini Van | 3.2 | 1.6 | -16.5 | 18.7 | 1.5 | 15.2 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 155.5 | 80.0 | -13.7 | 984.0 | 78.3 | 26.8 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 38.8 | 20.0 | -26.3 | 273.0 | 21.7 | 15.7 |
| Grand Total | 194.3 | 100.0 | -16.5 | 1,256.9 | 100.0 | 24.2 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Jun. 2021 | Jun. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Jun. 2021 |
Jan.-Jun. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 32,052 | 35,248 | -9.1% | 174,883 | 143,920 | 21.5% |
| 2 | Haval | Haval H6 | 29,955 | 23,002 | 30.2% | 196,767 | 118,379 | 66.2% |
| 3 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 27,884 | 29,526 | -5.6% | 128,189 | 116,858 | 9.7% |
| 4 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINI | 27,426 | - | -% | 185,220 | - | -% |
| 5 | Toyota | Levin | 24,810 | 14,729 | 68.4% | 129,886 | 89,269 | 45.5% |
| 6 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 24,352 | 27,523 | -11.5% | 125,515 | 86,272 | 45.5% |
| 7 | Tesla | Model 3 | 22,118 | 10,803 | 104.7% | 127,354 | 33,358 | 281.8% |
| 8 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 21,421 | 17,098 | 25.3% | 151,764 | 100,282 | 51.3% |
| 9 | Geely | Bo Yue | 20,046 | 21,660 | -7.5% | 119,777 | 99,394 | 20.5% |
| 10 | VW | Lavida | 19,960 | 34,387 | -42.0% | 182,304 | 168,695 | 8.1% |
Flash report, May 2021
Jun 11, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales decline 6.8% and 3.1% respectively in May
On June 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of May, 2021.
In May 2021, production and sales both experienced year-over-year (y/y) decreases. The passenger vehicle sector reflected slight y/y decreases in production and sales as it became harder for the sector to continue the y/y growth trend considering the rapid increases in production and sales in May 2020. However, luxury vehicles bucked the downward trend by achieving y/y increases in production and sales. With regard to commercial vehicles, trucks reflected a significant y/y decrease in production under a deadline impact because all trucks produced, sold, imported and registered after July 1, 2021 have to meet the China 6 emission standards. Buses underwent substantial y/y increases in production and sales in May due to the strong performance of the microbus market. Production and sales of new energy vehicles continued to reflect a positive trend in production and sales. Vehicle exports also performed well in May.
Overall vehicle production in May totaled 2.04 million units, reflecting a 6.8% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 2.128 million units, reflecting a 3.1% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through May were 10.626 million units and 10.875 million units, up by 36.4% and 36.6% y/y respectively.
In May, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.617 million units and 1.646 million units, representing a 2.7% and 1.7% y/y decrease respectively. The passenger vehicle production for the January to May period totaled 8.285 million units, up by 39.1% y/y, while sales were 8.437 million units, up by 38.1% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in May totaled 424,000 units, reflecting a 19.6% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 482,000 units, reflecting a 7.4% y/y decrease. The period from January through May has recorded a total of 2.341 million units and 2.438 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 27.8% and 31.9%.
In May, NEV production and sales both reached 217,000 units, reflecting a 150% and a 160% y/y increase respectively. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 181,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase, while sales were 179,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 36,000 units, reflecting a 67.8% y/y increase, while sales were 39,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 38 units and 9 units respectively, down by 41.5% and 90.0% y/y respectively. For the first five month in total, NEV production and sales volumes were 967,000 units and 950,000 units, both reflecting a 220% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 818,000 units and 794,000 units, up by 260% and 250% y/y. PHV production and sales were 149,000 units and 156,000 units, up by 110% and 130% y/y. FCV production and sales were 188 units and 207 units, down by 47.3% and 44.1% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in May reached 151,000 units, reflecting a 210% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 115,000 units, reflecting a 230% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 36,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase. Total exports of the first five months in 2021 were 670,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 511,000 units, up by 110% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 158,000 units, up by 100% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| May 2021 | Jan.-May 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 77.4 | 37.9 | -2.1 | 381.9 | 35.9 | 36.4 |
| MPV | 7.8 | 3.8 | -0.2 | 39.9 | 3.8 | 55.3 |
| SUV | 71.9 | 35.2 | -4.7 | 391.2 | 36.8 | 40.9 |
| Mini Van | 4.4 | 2.2 | 17.6 | 15.5 | 1.5 | 25.1 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 161.7 | 79.3 | -2.7 | 828.5 | 78.0 | 39.1 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 42.4 | 20.8 | -19.6 | 234.1 | 22.0 | 27.8 |
| Grand Total | 204.0 | 100.0 | -6.8 | 1,062.6 | 100.0 | 36.4 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | May 2021 | May 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-May 2021 |
Jan.-May 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VW | Lavida | 34,918 | 36,332 | -3.9% | 162,344 | 134,308 | 20.9% |
| 2 | VW | Bora | 30,991 | 26,514 | 16.9% | 134,641 | 121,821 | 10.5% |
| 3 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 28,508 | 30,601 | -6.8% | 142,831 | 108,672 | 31.4% |
| 4 | Haval | Haval H6 | 25,269 | 21,695 | 16.5% | 166,812 | 95,377 | 74.9% |
| 5 | VW | Sagitar | 24,520 | 25,614 | -4.3% | 117,904 | 101,781 | 15.8% |
| 6 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 24,127 | 18,682 | 29.1% | 100,305 | 87,332 | 14.9% |
| 7 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINI | 24,062 | - | -% | 157,794 | - | -% |
| 8 | Toyota | Levin | 23,707 | 19,744 | 20.1% | 105,076 | 74,540 | 41.0% |
| 9 | Tesla | Model 3 | 21,692 | 11,485 | 88.9% | 105,236 | 22,555 | 366.6% |
| 10 | Geely | Bo Yue | 19,534 | 19,621 | -0.4% | 99,731 | 77,734 | 28.3% |
Flash report, April 2021
May 12, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales increase 6.3% and 8.6% respectively in April
On May 12, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of April, 2021.
In April 2021, production and sales both reflected dramatically lower year-over-year (y/y) increate rates compared to the double-digit increase rates in March. The reason is that production and sales began to recover in April 2020, as a result of which high increase rates based on the low baselines in 2020 were no longer able to be achieved. Among passenger vehicles, SUVs surpassed sedans in terms of monthly production and sales. Chinese-branded passenger vehicles experienced a significant increase in market share in April. With regard to commercial vehicles, trucks reflected a near-zero growth in sales. Production and sales of new energy vehicles in April were still above 200,000 units, marking a record high in terms of April production and sales. Additionally, vehicle exports performed well and reached a record-breaking 150,000 units in April.
Overall vehicle production in April totaled 2.234 million units, reflecting a 6.3% y/y increase, while sales totaled 2.252 million units, reflecting an 8.6% y/y increase. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through April were 8.586 million units and 8.748 million units, up by 53.4% and 51.8% y/y respectively.
In April, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.714 million units and 1.704 million units, representing a 7.9% and 10.8% y/y increase respectively. The passenger vehicle production for the January to April period totaled 6.668 million units, up by 55.3% y/y, while sales were 6.791 million units, up by 53.1% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in April totaled 521,000 units, reflecting a 1.2% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle sales were 548,000 units, reflecting a 2.3% y/y increase. The period from January through April has recorded a total of 1.918 million units and 1.956 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 47.0% and 47.3%.
In April, NEV production reached 216,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase, while sales reached 206,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 182,000 units, reflecting a 210% y/y increase, while sales were 171,000 units, reflecting a 220% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 34,000 units, reflecting a 49.9% y/y increase, while sales were 35,000 units, reflecting a 70.8% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 36 units and 38 units respectively, down by 67.0% and 48.0% y/y respectively. For January, February, March and April in total, NEV production and sales volumes were 750,000 units and 732,000 units, up by 260% and 250% y/y respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 637,000 units and 615,000 units, up by 300% and 280% y/y. PHV production and sales were 113,000 units and 117,000 units, up by 120% and 140% y/y. FCV production and sales were 140 units and 188 units, down by 52.1% and 32.9% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in April reached a record level of 151,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 117,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 34,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. Total exports of the first four months in 2021 were 516,000 units, reflecting an 88.1% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 396,000 units, up by 89.3% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 120,000 units, up by 84.3% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Apr. 2021 | Jan.-Apr. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 74.5 | 33.3 | -1.9 | 304.5 | 35.5 | 51.8 |
| MPV | 8.2 | 3.7 | 27.1 | 32.1 | 3.7 | 79.8 |
| SUV | 84.3 | 37.7 | 16.0 | 319.3 | 37.2 | 57.8 |
| Mini Van | 4.3 | 1.9 | 14.4 | 11.1 | 1.3 | 26.8 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 171.4 | 76.7 | 7.9 | 666.8 | 77.7 | 55.3 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 52.1 | 23.3 | 1.2 | 191.8 | 22.3 | 47.0 |
| Grand Total | 223.4 | 100.0 | 6.3 | 858.6 | 100.0 | 53.4 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Apr. 2021 | Apr. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Apr. 2021 |
Jan.-Apr. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda | CR-V | 33,013 | 21,543 | 53.2% | 111,956 | 42,189 | 165.4% |
| 2 | VW | Lavida | 30,279 | 30,419 | -0.5% | 127,426 | 97,976 | 30.1% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINI | 30,210 | - | -% | 133,732 | - | -% |
| 4 | Haval | Haval H6 | 28,321 | 24,207 | 17.0% | 141,543 | 73,682 | 92.1% |
| 5 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 25,467 | 33,470 | -23.9% | 114,323 | 78,071 | 46.4% |
| 6 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 24,853 | 20,688 | 20.1% | 112,271 | 65,261 | 72.0% |
| 7 | Honda | Accord | 23,996 | 19,002 | 26.3% | 65,160 | 46,314 | 40.7% |
| 8 | Honda | XR-V | 22,563 | 15,849 | 42.4% | 73,702 | 32,420 | 127.3% |
| 9 | Tesla | Model 3 | 22,136 | 11,070 | 100.0% | 83,544 | 11,070 | 654.7% |
| 10 | Honda | Civic | 21,218 | 25,209 | -15.8% | 54,777 | 43,089 | 27.1% |
Flash report, March 2021
Apr 9, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales increase 71.6% and 74.9% respectively in March
On April 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of March, 2021.
In March 2021, production and sales volumes of every vehicle type showed a significant year-over-year (y/y) increase, due to a low baseline in March 2020. Among commercial vehicles, production and sales volumes of heavy-duty trucks and light trucks set new records in terms of March results, as driven by factors such as the shift to China 6 emission standards and commencement of infrastructure projects. As a result, trucks and commercial vehicles both reached a record high with regard to production and sales volumes. When compared to historical data of 2019, passenger vehicle production and sales volumes declined in the first quarter of this year. The larger y/y drop may be related to the shortage in semiconductor supply. New energy vehicle (NEV) production, sales, and exports reached a record high for the month of March.
Overall vehicle production in March totaled 2.462 million units, reflecting a 71.6% y/y increase, while sales totaled 2.526 million units, reflecting a 74.9% y/y increase. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through March were 6.352 million units and 6.484 million units, up by 81.7% and 75.6% y/y respectively.
March passenger vehicle production and sales volume reached 1.883 million units and 1.874 million units, both representing a 77.4% y/y increase. The passenger vehicle production for the January to March period totaled 4.955 million units, up by 83.1% y/y, while sales were 5.076 million units, up by 75.1% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in March totaled 579,000 units, reflecting a 55.2% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle sales were 651,000 units, reflecting a 68.1% y/y increase. The period from January through March has recorded a total of 1.397 million units and 1.408 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 76.9% and 77.3%.
In March, NEV production reached 216,000 units, reflecting a 250% y/y increase, while sales reached 226,000 units, reflecting a 240% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 182,000 units, reflecting a 260% y/y increase, while sales were 190,000 units, reflecting a 250% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 34,000 units, reflecting a 200% y/y increase, while sales were 36,000 units, reflecting a 190% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 45 units and 59 units respectively, up by 18.4% and 63.9% y/y respectively. For January, February and March in total, NEV production and sales volumes were 533,000 units and 515,000 units, up by 320% and 280% y/y respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales volumes reached 455,000 units and 433,000 units, up by 360% and 310% y/y. PHV production and sales volumes were 78,000 units and 82,000 units, both up by 180% y/y. FCV production was 104 units, down by 43.2% y/y, while sales were 150 units, down by 27.5% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in March totaled 132,000 units, reflecting a 45.5% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 99,000 units, reflecting a 45.3% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 33,000 units, reflecting a 46.2% y/y increase. The total exports of the first three months in 2021 were 357,000 units, reflecting a 74.6% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 268,000 units, up by 73.6% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 89,000 units, up by 77.6% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Mar. 2021 | Jan.-Mar. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 86.1 | 35.0 | 71.2 | 230.0 | 36.2 | 84.4 |
| MPV | 10.6 | 4.3 | 203.2 | 23.8 | 3.7 | 109.7 |
| SUV | 89.0 | 36.1 | 77.4 | 234.9 | 37.0 | 81.3 |
| Mini Van | 2.7 | 1.1 | 18.8 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 36.4 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 188.3 | 76.5 | 77.4 | 495.5 | 78.0 | 83.1 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 57.9 | 23.5 | 55.2 | 139.7 | 22.0 | 76.9 |
| Grand Total | 246.2 | 100.0 | 71.6 | 635.2 | 100.0 | 81.7 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Mar. 2021 | Mar. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Mar. 2021 |
Jan.-Mar. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINI | 40,084 | - | -% | 103,522 | - | -% |
| 2 | VW | Lavida | 40,039 | 21,190 | 89.0% | 97,147 | 67,557 | 43.8% |
| 3 | Buick | Excelle GT | 37,697 | 8,965 | 320.5% | 91,095 | 18,021 | 405.5% |
| 4 | VW | Bora | 35,951 | 27,702 | 29.8% | 87,265 | 60,172 | 45.0% |
| 5 | Honda | CR-V | 35,369 | 2,498 | 1315.9% | 78,943 | 20,646 | 282.4% |
| 6 | Haval | Haval H6 | 35,023 | 20,061 | 74.6% | 113,222 | 49,475 | 128.8% |
| 7 | VW | Sagitar | 33,242 | 23,566 | 41.1% | 84,999 | 50,122 | 69.6% |
| 8 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 32,149 | 16,578 | 93.9% | 88,856 | 44,601 | 99.2% |
| 9 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang | 31,912 | 5,582 | 471.7% | 48,983 | 25,674 | 90.8% |
| 10 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 27,342 | 18,055 | 51.4% | 87,418 | 44,573 | 96.1% |
Flash report, February 2021
Mar 11, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales increase 420% and 360% respectively in February
On March 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of February, 2021.
Every vehicle type saw a significant year-over-year (y/y) increase in both production and sales volumes in February 2021, due to a low baseline in February of last year. Among commercial vehicles, production and sales volumes of heavy-duty trucks were higher than figures of light trucks and set new records in terms of February results. Passenger vehicle production and sales volumes declined compared to the same period of 2019 and 2018, which indicates that market consumption is still recovering. New energy vehicle (NEV) production, sales, and exports reached a record high for the results of February.
Overall vehicle production in February totaled 1.503 million units, reflecting a 420% y/y increase, while sales totaled 1.455 million units, reflecting a 360% y/y increase. Cumulative production and sales volumes of January and February were 3.89 million units and 3.958 million units, up by 88.9% and 76.2% y/y respectively.
February passenger vehicle production reached 1.162 million units, reflecting an increase of 480% compared to February of last year. Sales of passenger vehicles totaled 1.156 million units, reflecting a 410% y/y increase. The passenger vehicle production for the January to February period totaled 3.072 million units, up by 87.0% y/y, while sales were 3.201 million units, up by 74.0% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in February totaled 340,000 units, reflecting a 280% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle sales were 299,000 units, reflecting a 250% y/y increase. The period of January and February has recorded a total of 818,000 and 757,000 units for commercial vehicle production and sales respectively, reflecting a y/y increase of 96.3% and 86.2%.
In February, NEV production reached 124,000 units, reflecting an increase of 720% y/y, while sales reached 110,000 units, reflecting an increase of 580% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 107,000 units, reflecting a 720% y/y increase, while sales were 92,000 units, reflecting a 580% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 16,000 units, reflecting a 740% y/y increase, while sales were 17,000 units, reflecting a 590% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 25 units and 28 units respectively. For January and February in total, NEV production and sales volumes were 317,000 units and 289,000 units, up by 390% and 320% y/y respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales volumes reached 273,000 units and 243,000 units, up by 460% and 360% y/y. PHV production was 44,000 units, up by 170% y/y, while sales were 46,000 units, up by 180% y/y. FCV production was 59 units, down by 59.3% y/y, while sales were 91 units, down by 46.8%.
Overall vehicle exports in February totaled 105,000 units, reflecting a 130% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 77,000 units, reflecting a 120% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 28,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase. The total exports of January and February were 224,000 units, reflecting a y/y increase of 97.8%. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 169,000 units, up by 96.1% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 56,000 units, up by 100% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Feb. 2021 | Jan.-Feb. 2021 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 54.3 | 36.1 | 467.4 | 144.0 | 37.0 | 93.4 |
| MPV | 5.0 | 3.3 | 459.9 | 13.3 | 3.4 | 68.3 |
| SUV | 55.2 | 36.7 | 486.5 | 145.8 | 37.5 | 84.1 |
| Mini Van | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1173.1 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 52.0 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 116.2 | 77.3 | 480.6 | 307.2 | 79.0 | 87.0 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 34.0 | 22.6 | 280.8 | 81.8 | 21.0 | 96.3 |
| Grand Total | 150.3 | 100.0 | 418.9 | 389.0 | 100.0 | 88.9 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Feb. 2021 | Feb. 2020 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Feb. 2021 |
Jan.-Feb. 2020 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haval | Haval H6 | 32,714 | 5,058 | 546.8% | 78,199 | 29,414 | 165.9% |
| 2 | Buick | Excelle GT | 25,988 | 0 | -% | 53,398 | 9,056 | 489.6% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINI | 24,042 | - | -% | 63,438 | - | -% |
| 4 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 24,015 | 3,120 | 669.7% | 56,707 | 28,023 | 102.4% |
| 5 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 22,955 | 3,640 | 530.6% | 60,076 | 26,518 | 126.5% |
| 6 | VW | Bora | 21,000 | 7,408 | 183.5% | 51,314 | 32,470 | 58.0% |
| 7 | Tesla | Model 3 | 18,321 | - | -% | 39,420 | - | -% |
| 8 | VW | Sagitar | 18,060 | 3,612 | 400.0% | 51,757 | 26,556 | 94.9% |
| 9 | Honda | CR-V | 17,121 | 0 | -% | 43,574 | 18,148 | 140.1% |
| 10 | VW | Lavida | 15,065 | 4,556 | 230.7% | 57,108 | 46,367 | 23.2% |
Flash report, January 2021
Feb 9, 2021
*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.
China vehicle production and sales increase 34.6% and 29.5% respectively in January
On February 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of January, 2021. The overall demand for vehicles remained stable in the month. Sales in January reflected substantial year-over-year (y/y) growth due to a low sales base in January 2020 which included the Chinese New Year holiday. In January, the passenger vehicle sector achieved a reasonable increase and continued to be a contribution to the sales increase in the entire automotive market. Commercial vehicle sales reached a record high in terms of January results due to the strong performance of trucks. New energy vehicle (NEV) sales reflected nearly a 240% y/y increase. Vehicle exports continued to recover in the month.
Overall vehicle production in January totaled 2.388 million units, reflecting a 34.6% y/y increase, while sales totaled 2.503 million units, reflecting a 29.5% y/y increase.
January passenger vehicle production reached 1.91 million units, reflecting an increase of 32.4% compared to January of last year. Sales of passenger vehicles totaled 2.045 million units, reflecting a 26.8% y/y increase.
Among commercial vehicles, production in January totaled 478,000 units, reflecting a 44.3% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle sales were 458,000 units, reflecting a 43.1% y/y increase.
In January, NEV production reached 194,000 units, reflecting an increase of 285.8% y/y, while sales reached 179,000 units, reflecting an increase of 238.5% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 166,000 units, reflecting a 366.6% y/y increase, while sales were 151,000 units, reflecting a 287.8% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 28,000 units, reflecting a 92.4% y/y increase, while sales were 29,000 units, reflecting a 104.7% y/y increase.
Overall vehicle exports in January totaled 119,000 units, reflecting a 73.0% y/y increase. The number marked a record export volume in a single month. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 91,000 units, reflecting a 76.9% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 28,000 units, reflecting a 61.7% y/y increase.
China - Production of vehicles
| Jan. 2021 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 89.6 | 37.5 | 38.2 |
| MPV | 8.3 | 3.5 | 18.3 |
| SUV | 90.6 | 37.9 | 29.8 |
| Mini Van | 2.4 | 1.0 | -4.8 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 191.0 | 80.0 | 32.4 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 47.8 | 20.0 | 44.3 |
| Grand Total | 238.8 | 100.0 | 34.6 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Jan. 2021 | Jan. 2020 | Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haval | Haval H6 | 45,485 | 24,356 | 86.8% |
| 2 | VW | Lavida | 42,043 | 41,811 | 0.6% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINI | 39,396 | - | -% |
| 4 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 37,121 | 22,878 | 62.3% |
| 5 | VW | Sagitar | 33,697 | 22,944 | 46.9% |
| 6 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 32,692 | 24,903 | 31.3% |
| 7 | VW | Bora | 30,314 | 25,062 | 21.0% |
| 8 | Geely | Bo Yue | 30,036 | 20,451 | 46.9% |
| 9 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 27,804 | 10,937 | 154.2% |
| 10 | Buick | Excelle GT | 27,410 | 9,056 | 202.7% |