China - Automotive Production volume, 2022
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Flash report, Automotive Production volume, 2022
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Flash report, Dec 2022
Jan 12, 2023
*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 decrease 18.2% and 8.4% in December, respectively
On January 12, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for December 2022 and the whole of 2022.
For the whole of 2022, vehicle production and sales increased in a stable tone due to continuously positive economic indicators as well as rapid growth of passenger vehicle production and sales driven by policies such as consumption promotion. Commercial vehicle production and sales were at low levels, but New Energy Vehicle production and sales continued to skyrocket and market share increased to 25.6%, ushering in a new phase of development and growth. Vehicle exports stayed high.
The CAAM expects that in 2023, issues including chip supply shortages are expected to ease greatly, and the auto market will continue to develop steadily, with an annual growth rate of some 3%.
Overall vehicle production and sales in December totaled 2.383 million units and 2.556 million units, down 18.2% and 8.4% y/y, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes from January to December were 27.021 million units and 26.864 million units, up 3.4% and 2.1% y/y, respectively.
In December, passenger vehicle production reached 2.125 million units, down 16.1% y/y, while sales were 2.265 million units, down 6.7% y/y. Passenger vehicle production from January to December totaled 23.836 million units, up 11.2% y/y, while sales were 23.563 million units, up 9.5% y/y.
For commercial vehicles, production in December totaled 258,000 units, reflecting a 32.1% y/y decrease. Sales were 291,000 units, reflecting a 20.2% y/y decrease. The period from January to December has recorded a total of 3.185 million units and 3.3 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales, reflecting a y/y decline of 31.9% and 31.2%, respectively.
In December, NEV production and sales reached 795,000 units and 814,000 units, respectively, both up 51.8% y/y. Specifically, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 600,000 units, reflecting a 36.5% y/y increase, while sales were 624,000 units, reflecting a 37.7% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 194,000 units, reflecting a 132.4% y/y increase, while sales were 189,000 units, reflecting a 129.2% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were both 1,000 units, up 4.1% and 24.9% y/y, respectively.
From January to December, NEV production and sales volumes were 7.058 million units and 6.887 million units, up 96.9% and 93.4% y/y, respectively. Specifically, BEV production and sales reached 5.467 million units and 5.365 million units, up 83.4% and 81.6% y/y, respectively. PHV production and sales were 1,588,000 units and 1,518,000 units, up 164.1% and 151.6% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales were 4,000 units and 3,000 units, up 105.4% and 112.8% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in December reached 324,000 units, reflecting a 45.4% y/y increase. Specifically, passenger vehicle exports totaled 275,000 units, reflecting a 47.2% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 49,000 units, reflecting a 35.7% y/y increase. NEV exports totaled 82,000 units, reflecting an increase of 360% y/y. Total vehicle exports from January to December were 3.111 million units, reflecting a 54.4% y/y increase. Specifically, cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 2.529 million units, up 56.7% y/y. Cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 582,000 units, up 44.9% y/y. Cumulative NEV exports were 679,000 units, reflecting an increase of 120% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Dec. 2022 | Jan.-Dec. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 100.7 | 42.3 | -14.6 | 1,118.7 | 41.4 | 12.5 |
| MPV | 9.0 | 3.8 | -29.7 | 95.1 | 3.5 | -11.3 |
| SUV | 99.8 | 41.9 | -14.8 | 1,138.1 | 42.1 | 13.5 |
| Mini Van | 3.0 | 1.3 | -38.8 | 31.7 | 1.2 | -20.3 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 212.5 | 89.2 | -16.1 | 2,383.6 | 88.2 | 11.2 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 25.8 | 10.8 | -32.1 | 318.5 | 11.8 | -31.9 |
| Grand Total | 238.3 | 100.0 | -18.2 | 2,702.1 | 100.0 | 3.4 |
Production of NEV
| Dec. 2022 | Jan.-Dec. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| EV | 60.0 | 75.5 | 36.5 | 546.7 | 77.5 | 83.4 |
| PHV | 19.4 | 24.4 | 132.4 | 158.8 | 22.5 | 164.1 |
| FCV | 0.1 | 0.13 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.06 | 105.4 |
| Total | 79.5 | 100.0 | 51.8 | 705.8 | 100.0 | 96.9 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Dec. 2022 | Dec. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Dec. 2022 |
Jan.-Dec. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 77,900 | 56,613 | 37.6% | 571,869 | 427,685 | 33.7% |
| 2 | Tesla | Model Y | 37,293 | 38,381 | -2.8% | 464,016 | 205,953 | 125.3% |
| 3 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 62,351 | 14,911 | 318.2% | 415,128 | 79,491 | 422.2% |
| 4 | VW | Lavida | 27,924 | 36,655 | -23.8% | 377,152 | 392,056 | -3.8% |
| 5 | Haval | Haval H6 | 22,069 | 42,012 | -47.5% | 292,765 | 365,930 | -20.0% |
| 6 | Tesla | Model 3 | 21,488 | 28,378 | -24.3% | 262,653 | 279,882 | -6.2% |
| 7 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 14,418 | 34,840 | -58.6% | 252,978 | 319,673 | -20.9% |
| 8 | Toyota | Camry | 8,977 | 28,435 | -68.4% | 248,470 | 216,178 | 14.9% |
| 9 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 28,593 | 20,560 | 39.1% | 241,001 | 259,329 | -7.1% |
| 10 | Honda | Accord | 16,018 | 23,478 | -31.8% | 236,797 | 198,629 | 19.2% |
Flash report, Nov 2022
Dec 9, 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 and sales both decrease 7.9% in November
On December 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for November 2022.
In November 2022, vehicle production and sales were somewhat sluggish, presenting poorer-than-expected overall performance with declines both month-over-month (m/m) and year-over-year (y/y). Specifically, passenger car production and sales fell y/y; commercial vehicle production and sales kept hovering at low levels; while New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production and sales as well as auto exports remained strong.
With downward pressure weighing on the economy and COVID-19 outbreaks hitting the auto consumer market, consumers’ demand for purchasing vehicles cooled down, bringing heavy pressure to the stable operation of the auto market. The CAAM believes that China’s auto industry is in a critical period of transformation and upgrade, and suggests that purchase tax incentives for conventional ICE vehicles and local consumption boosting policies be renewed in 2023 to promote industrial development.
Overall vehicle production and sales in November totaled 2.386 million units and 2.328 million units, both down 7.9% y/y. Cumulative production and sales volumes from January to November were 24.628 million units and 24.302 million units, up 6.1% and 3.3% y/y, respectively.
In November, passenger vehicle production reached 2.151 million units, down 3.9% y/y, while sales were 2.075 million units, down 5.6% y/y. Passenger vehicle production from January to November totaled 21.702 million units, up 14.7% y/y, while sales were 21.292 million units, up 11.5% y/y.
For commercial vehicles, production in November totaled 235,000 units, reflecting a 33.4% y/y decrease. Sales were 253,000 units, reflecting a 23.4% y/y decrease. The period from January to November has recorded a total of 2.927 million units and 3.01 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales, respectively, reflecting a y/y decline of 31.9% and 32.1%.
In November, NEV production and sales reached 768,000 units and 786,000 units, up 65.6% and 72.3% y/y, respectively. Specifically, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 589,000 units, reflecting a 55.5% y/y increase, while sales were 615,000 units, reflecting a 67.4% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 179,000 units, reflecting a 110.8% y/y increase, while sales were 171,000 units, reflecting a 92.6% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 300 units and 400 units, up 51.9% and 149.7% y/y, respectively.
From January to November, NEV production and sales volumes were 6.253 million units and 6.067 million units, both up 100% y/y. Specifically, BEV production and sales reached 4.857 million units and 4.734 million units, up 91.2% and 89.3% y/y, respectively. PHV production and sales were 1,394,000 units and 1,330,000 units, up 169.3% and 154.6% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales were both 3,000 units, up 159.1% and 150.9% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in November reached 329,000 units, reflecting a 64.8% y/y increase. Specifically, passenger vehicle exports totaled 276,000 units, reflecting a 62.2% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 53,000 units, reflecting a 79.7% y/y increase. NEV exports totaled 95,000 units, reflecting an increase of 150% y/y. Total vehicle exports from January to November were 2.785 million units, reflecting a 55.3% y/y increase. Specifically, cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 2.251 million units, up 57.8% y/y. Cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 533,000 units, up 45.7% y/y. Cumulative NEV exports were 593,000 units, reflecting an increase of 100% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Nov. 2022 | Jan.-Nov. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 97.9 | 41.0 | -3.7 | 1,018.1 | 41.3 | 16.2 |
| MPV | 8.3 | 3.5 | -20.5 | 86.1 | 3.5 | -8.8 |
| SUV | 106.7 | 44.8 | -0.2 | 1,037.3 | 42.1 | 17.1 |
| Mini Van | 2.1 | 0.9 | -48.6 | 28.6 | 1.2 | -17.9 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 215.1 | 90.2 | -3.9 | 2,170.2 | 88.1 | 14.7 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 23.5 | 9.8 | -33.4 | 292.7 | 11.9 | -31.9 |
| Grand Total | 238.6 | 100.0 | -7.9 | 2,462.8 | 100.0 | 6.1 |
Production of NEV
| Nov. 2022 | Jan.-Nov. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| EV | 58.9 | 76.7 | 55.5 | 485.7 | 77.7 | 91.2 |
| PHV | 17.9 | 23.3 | 110.8 | 139.4 | 22.3 | 169.3 |
| FCV | 0.03 | 0.04 | 51.9 | 0.3 | 0.05 | 159.1 |
| Total | 76.8 | 100.0 | 65.6 | 625.3 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Nov. 2022 | Nov. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Nov. 2022 |
Jan.-Nov. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 58,629 | 15,100 | 288.3% | 352,777 | 64,580 | 446.3% |
| 2 | Tesla | Model Y | 56,105 | 28,065 | 99.9% | 426,723 | 167,572 | 154.7% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 47,054 | 45,479 | 3.5% | 493,969 | 371,072 | 33.1% |
| 4 | VW | Lavida | 35,862 | 47,128 | -23.9% | 349,228 | 355,401 | -1.7% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model 3 | 32,549 | 28,900 | 12.6% | 241,165 | 251,504 | -4.1% |
| 6 | BYD Auto | Yuan PLUS | 27,951 | - | -% | 178,768 | - | -% |
| 7 | MG (2006-) | MG ZS SUV | 27,477 | 27,573 | -0.3% | 148,113 | 116,199 | 27.5% |
| 8 | BYD Auto | Dolphin | 26,198 | 8,809 | 197.4% | 180,263 | 19,882 | 806.7% |
| 9 | Haval | Haval H6 | 25,374 | 31,325 | -19.0% | 270,696 | 323,918 | -16.4% |
| 10 | Honda | Accord | 23,247 | 25,178 | -7.7% | 220,779 | 175,151 | 26.1% |
Flash report, Oct 2022
Nov 10, 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 and sales increase 11.1% and 6.9%, respectively, in October
On November 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for October, 2022.
In October 2022, vehicle production and sales maintained growth. Consumption boosting policies such as purchase tax incentives had a continuous impact. Passenger vehicle production and sales maintained 2-digit year-over-year (y/y) growth. Commercial vehicle production and sales kept hovering at low levels. New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production and sales and vehicle exports both hit record highs, again bringing stable increases to vehicle production and sales in China. With the accelerated implementation of the national economic stabilization policies, the main economic indicators of the automotive industry and the industrial development environment continued improving, helping the automotive market realize the annual targets of stable growth and stable expectations.
Overall vehicle production and sales in October totaled 2.599 million units and 2.505 million units, representing an 11.1% and 6.9% y/y increase, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through October were 22.242 million units and 21.975 million units, up 7.9% and 4.6% y/y, respectively.
In October, passenger vehicle production reached 2.334 million units, up 16.9% y/y, while sales were 2.231 million units, up 10.7% y/y. Passenger vehicle production for the January to October period totaled 19.551 million units, up 17.3% y/y, while sales were 19.218 million units, up 13.7% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in October totaled 265,000 units, reflecting a 22.7% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 273,000 units, reflecting a 16.2% y/y decrease. The period from January through October has recorded a total of 2.691 million units and 2.757 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales, respectively, reflecting a y/y decline of 31.7% and 32.8%.
In October, NEV production and sales reached 762,000 units and 714,000 units, up 87.6% and 81.7% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 581,000 units, reflecting a 71.9% y/y increase, while sales were 541,000 units, reflecting a 66.6% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 181,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase, while sales were 172,000 units, reflecting a 150% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were both 300 units, up 370% and 540% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to October, NEV production and sales volumes were 5.485 million units and 5.28 million units, both up 110% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 4.268 million units and 4.119 million units, up 97.5% and 93.1% y/y, respectively. PHV production and sales were 1,215,000 units and 1,159,000 units, up 180% and 170% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales were 2,700 units and 2,400 units, up 180% and 150% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in October reached 337,000 units, reflecting a 46% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 279,000 units, reflecting a 40.7% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 59,000 units, reflecting a 77.5% y/y increase. NEV exports totaled 109,000 units, reflecting an increase of 81.2% y/y. Total exports of the January to October period were 2.456 million units, reflecting a 54.1% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.975 million units, up 57.1% y/y. Cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 480,000 units, up 43% y/y. Cumulative NEV exports were 499,000 units, reflecting an increase of 96.7% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Oct. 2022 | Jan.-Oct. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 107.3 | 41.3 | 18.3 | 920.2 | 41.4 | 18.9 |
| MPV | 9.6 | 3.7 | -14.6 | 77.8 | 3.5 | -7.4 |
| SUV | 113.2 | 43.6 | 21.6 | 930.5 | 41.8 | 19.5 |
| Mini Van | 3.1 | 1.2 | -12.6 | 26.6 | 1.2 | -14.0 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 233.4 | 89.8 | 16.9 | 1,955.1 | 87.9 | 17.3 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 26.5 | 10.2 | -22.7 | 269.1 | 12.1 | -31.7 |
| Grand Total | 259.9 | 100.0 | 11.1 | 2,224.2 | 100.0 | 7.9 |
Production of NEV
| Oct. 2022 | Jan.-Oct. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| EV | 58.1 | 76.2 | 71.9 | 426.8 | 77.8 | 97.5 |
| PHV | 18.1 | 23.8 | 160.0 | 121.5 | 22.2 | 180.0 |
| FCV | 0.03 | 0.04 | 370.0 | 0.27 | 0.05 | 180.0 |
| Total | 76.2 | 100.0 | 87.6 | 548.5 | 100.0 | 110.0 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Oct. 2022 | Oct. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Oct. 2022 |
Jan.-Oct. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla | Model Y | 55,452 | 27,894 | 98.8% | 370,618 | 139,507 | 165.7% |
| 2 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 50,862 | 11,726 | 333.8% | 294,148 | 49,480 | 494.5% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 46,969 | 39,502 | 18.9% | 446,915 | 325,593 | 37.3% |
| 4 | Haval | Haval H6 | 36,504 | 26,318 | 38.7% | 245,322 | 292,593 | -16.2% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model 3 | 32,254 | 27,660 | 16.6% | 208,616 | 222,604 | -6.3% |
| 6 | VW | Lavida | 31,160 | 33,433 | -6.8% | 313,366 | 308,273 | 1.7% |
| 7 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 31,031 | 21,281 | 45.8% | 219,645 | 253,812 | -13.5% |
| 8 | BYD Auto | Yuan PLUS | 29,041 | - | -% | 150,817 | - | -% |
| 9 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 27,456 | 22,911 | 19.8% | 209,758 | 198,725 | 5.6% |
| 10 | Honda | Accord | 27,143 | 22,065 | 23.0% | 197,532 | 149,973 | 31.7% |
Flash report, Sep 2022
Oct 11, 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 and sales increase 28.1% and 25.7%, respectively, in September
On October 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of September, 2022.
In September 2022, vehicle production and sales presented rapid growth. Despite the off-season, high demand contributed to the market stability and recovery. Consumption boosting policies like purchase tax incentives had a continuous impact. Passenger vehicle sales had already returned to normal levels, presenting a trend of rapid growth. The commercial vehicle market wasn’t recovering as fast as expected. Nonetheless, China’s Ministry of Transport recently introduced a further 10% reduction in truck tolls (from 00:00 on October 1, 2022 to 24:00 on December 31, 2022), which had a positive effect on the development of road logistics and the recovery of the commercial vehicle market. New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production and sales delivered the best-ever performance again. China's Ministry of Finance and other ministries jointly issued a notice on the extension of NEV purchase tax exemption, which boosted the confidence of NEV makers. Vehicle exports also delivered strong performance this month.
CAAM predicts that vehicle production and sales will maintain rapid growth in Q4. Exports of NEVs and automobiles will continue to gain momentum. The auto market will achieve the goal of steady growth for the whole year.
Overall vehicle production and sales in September totaled 2.672 million units and 2.61 million units, representing a 28.1% and 25.7% y/y (year-over-year) increase, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through September were 19.632 million units and 19.47 million units, up 7.4% and 4.4% y/y, respectively.
In September, passenger vehicle production reached 2.409 million units, up 35.8% y/y, while sales were 2.332 million units, up 32.7% y/y. Passenger vehicle production for the January to September period totaled 17.206 million units, up 17.2% y/y, while sales were 16.986 million units, up 14.2% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in September totaled 263,000 units, reflecting a 15.6% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 279,000 units, reflecting a 12.5% y/y decrease. The period from January through September has recorded a total of 2.426 million units and 2.484 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decline of 32.6% and 34.2%.
In September, NEV production and sales reached 755,000 units and 708,000 units respectively, up 110% and 93.9% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 578,000 units, reflecting a 93.8% y/y increase, while sales were 539,000 units, reflecting a 77.2% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 177,000 units, reflecting a 183.8% y/y increase, while sales were 169,000 units, reflecting a 177.5% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were both 200 units, up 18.1% and 16.8% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to September, NEV production and sales volumes were 4.717 million units and 4.567 million units, up 120% and 110% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 3.682 million units and 3.578 million units, up 101.9% and 97.9% y/y, respectively. PHV production and sales were 1,033,000 units and 987,000 units, up 185.1% and 168.9% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales were 2,400 units and 2,100 units, up 170.7% and 130.7% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in September reached 301,000 units, reflecting a 73.9% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 250,000 units, reflecting an 85.6% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 51,000 units, reflecting a 32.6% y/y increase. NEV exports totaled 50,000 units, reflecting an increase of more than 100% y/y. Total exports of the January to September period were 2.117 million units, reflecting a 55.5% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.696 million units, up 60.1% y/y. Cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 422,000 units, up 39.2% y/y. Cumulative NEV exports were 389,000 units, reflecting an increase of more than 100% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Sep. 2022 | Jan.-Sep. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 113.0 | 42.3 | 39.9 | 812.3 | 41.4 | 19.1 |
| MPV | 11.9 | 4.5 | 19.6 | 68.1 | 3.5 | -6.3 |
| SUV | 112.8 | 42.2 | 33.6 | 816.7 | 41.6 | 19.1 |
| Mini Van | 3.2 | 1.2 | 47.9 | 23.4 | 1.2 | -13.9 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 240.9 | 90.2 | 35.8 | 1,720.6 | 87.6 | 17.2 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 26.3 | 9.8 | -15.6 | 242.6 | 12.4 | -32.6 |
| Grand Total | 267.2 | 100.0 | 28.1 | 1,963.2 | 100.0 | 7.4 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Sep. 2022 | Sep. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Sep. 2022 |
Jan.-Sep. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 63,140 | 35,149 | 79.6% | 399,946 | 286,091 | 39.8% |
| 2 | Tesla | Model Y | 51,831 | 25,864 | 100.4% | 315,166 | 111,613 | 182.4% |
| 3 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 40,931 | 10,380 | 294.3% | 243,286 | 37,754 | 544.4% |
| 4 | VW | Lavida | 39,825 | 32,304 | 23.3% | 282,206 | 274,840 | 2.7% |
| 5 | Tesla | Model 3 | 30,257 | 24,394 | 24.0% | 176,362 | 194,944 | -9.5% |
| 6 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 27,453 | 11,356 | 141.7% | 188,614 | 232,531 | -18.9% |
| 7 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 26,649 | 11,412 | 133.5% | 169,257 | 185,025 | -8.5% |
| 8 | Honda | Accord | 25,843 | 19,619 | 31.7% | 170,389 | 127,908 | 33.2% |
| 9 | BYD Auto | Yuan PLUS | 25,713 | - | -% | 121,776 | - | -% |
| 10 | BYD Auto | Dolphin | 24,915 | 3,000 | 730.5% | 127,883 | 4,755 | 2589.4% |
Flash report, Aug 2022
Sep 13, 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 and sales increase 38.3% and 32.1%, respectively, in August
On September 9, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of August, 2022.
In August 2022, vehicle production and sales maintained rapid y/y (year-over-year) growth. Consumption boosting policies like purchase tax incentives made a continuous impact. Consumer demand for passenger vehicles steadily rose and gradually returned to normal levels. Commercial vehicle production and sales achieved first y/y increase this year. New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production and sales, along with vehicle exports, all delivered y/y performances better than ever. To provide support for the development of the NEV industry, four Chinese ministries, including the Ministry of Transport (MOT), issued a plan to accelerate the construction of charging infrastructure along highways.
Overall vehicle production and sales in August totaled 2.395 million units and 2.383 million units, representing a 38.3% and 32.1% y/y increase, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through August were 16.967 million units and 16.860 million units, up 4.8% and 1.7% y/y, respectively.
In August, passenger vehicle production reached 2.157 million units, up 43.7% y/y, while sales were 2.125 million units, up 36.5% y/y. Passenger vehicle production for the January to August period totaled 14.803 million units, up 14.7% y/y, while sales were 14.655 million units, up 11.7% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in August totaled 238,000 units, reflecting a 3.1% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle sales were 258,000 units, reflecting a 4.0% y/y increase. The period from January through August has recorded a total of 2.165 million units and 2.206 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decline of 34.1% and 36.2%.
In August, NEV production and sales reached 691,000 units and 666,000 units respectively, up 120% and 100% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 536,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase, while sales were 522,000 units, reflecting a 92.9% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 155,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase, while sales were 144,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 97 units and 255 units, up 140% and 570% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to August, NEV production and sales volumes were 3.97 million units and 3.86 million units, up 120% and 110% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 3.11 million units and 3.04 million units, both reflecting a 100% y/y increase. PHV production and sales were 857,000 units and 818,000 units, up 190% and 170% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales both totaled 2,000 units, up 200% and 160% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in August reached 308,000 units, reflecting a 65.0% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 260,000 units, reflecting a 68.7% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 49,000 units, reflecting a 47.5% y/y increase. NEV exports totaled 83,000 units, reflecting an 82.3% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to August period were 1.817 million units, reflecting a 52.8% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.446 million units, up 56.4% y/y. Cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 371,000 units, up 40.2% y/y. Cumulative NEV exports were 340,000 units, up 97.4% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Aug. 2022 | Jan.-Aug. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 102.6 | 42.8 | 40.9 | 699.8 | 41.2 | 16.4 |
| MPV | 9.6 | 4.0 | 23.7 | 56.2 | 3.3 | -10.4 |
| SUV | 101.6 | 42.4 | 53.1 | 703.9 | 41.5 | 17.1 |
| Mini Van | 2.0 | 0.8 | -38.9 | 20.2 | 1.2 | -19.3 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 215.7 | 90.1 | 43.7 | 1,480.3 | 87.2 | 14.7 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 23.8 | 9.9 | 3.1 | 216.5 | 12.8 | -34.1 |
| Grand Total | 239.5 | 100.0 | 38.3 | 1,696.7 | 100.0 | 4.8 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Aug. 2022 | Aug. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Aug. 2022 |
Jan.-Aug. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 62,640 | 34,258 | 82.8% | 336,715 | 250,942 | 34.2% |
| 2 | Tesla | Model Y | 56,721 | 21,785 | 160.4% | 263,335 | 85,749 | 207.1% |
| 3 | VW | Lavida | 41,345 | 36,902 | 12.0% | 242,381 | 242,536 | -0.1% |
| 4 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 36,887 | 8,737 | 322.2% | 202,355 | 27,374 | 639.2% |
| 5 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 26,163 | 26,968 | -3.0% | 142,608 | 173,613 | -17.9% |
| 6 | Honda | Accord | 24,960 | 14,607 | 70.9% | 144,546 | 108,289 | 33.5% |
| 7 | Honda | CR-V | 23,231 | 4,652 | 399.4% | 174,091 | 151,878 | 14.6% |
| 8 | BYD Auto | Qin PLUS DM-i | 23,154 | 12,971 | 78.5% | 125,746 | 45,736 | 174.9% |
| 9 | Toyota | Camry | 23,028 | 10,692 | 115.4% | 173,992 | 121,797 | 42.9% |
| 10 | Haval | Haval H6 | 22,912 | 18,578 | 23.3% | 187,831 | 240,998 | -22.1% |
Flash report, July 2022
Aug 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 and sales increase 31.5% and 29.7%, respectively, in July
On August 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of July, 2022.
In July 2022, the PMI of the automobile industry was higher than 52.0%, which was better than that of the overall manufacturing industry. The automotive industry kept expanding for two consecutive months. Vehicle production and sales continued to recover, maintaining rapid y/y (year-over-year) growth. Consumption boosting policies like purchase tax incentives made a continuous impact. Consumer demand for passenger vehicles continued to recover. The decline in commercial vehicles diminished. In July, New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production and sales maintained rapid y/y growth, and auto exports hit a record high. Seventeen Chinese ministries led by the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) jointly issued a notice on several measures to enhance auto consumption, which provided policy guarantees for stimulating the auto market.
Overall vehicle production and sales in July totaled 2.455 million units and 2.42 million units, representing a 31.5% and 29.7% y/y increase, respectively. Cumulative production of the period from January through July was 14.571 million units, up 0.8% y/y, while sales were 14.477 million units, down 2.0% y/y.
In July, passenger vehicle production reached 2.21 million units, up 42.6% y/y, while sales were 2.174 million units, up 40.0% y/y. Passenger vehicle production for the January to July period totaled 12.645 million units, up 10.9% y/y, while sales were 12.529 million units, up 8.3% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in July totaled 244,000 units, reflecting a 22.9% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 246,000 units, reflecting a 21.5% y/y decrease. The period from January through July has recorded a total of 1.927 million units and 1.948 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decline of 36.9% and 39.3%.
In July, NEV production and sales reached 617,000 units and 593,000 units respectively, both up 120% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 472,000 units, reflecting a 100% y/y increase, while sales were 457,000 units, reflecting a 110% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 144,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase, while sales were 135,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 292 units and 245 units, up 460% and 13.4% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to July, NEV production and sales volumes were 3.279 million units and 3.194 million units, both up 120% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 2.574 million units and 2.518 million units, both reflecting a 100% y/y increase. PHV production and sales were 702,000 units and 674,000 units, up 190% and 170% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales reached 2,094 units and 1,633 units, up 210% and 130% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in July reached 290,000 units, reflecting a 67.0% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 242,000 units, reflecting a 73.1% y/y increase. Commercial vehicle exports totaled 49,000 units, reflecting a 42.2% y/y increase. NEV exports totaled 54,000 units, reflecting a 37.6% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to July period were 1.509 million units, reflecting a 50.6% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 1.186 million units, up 54.0% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 322,000 units, up 39.2% y/y.
| Jul. 2022 | Jan.-Jul. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 104.4 | 42.5 | 43.3 | 597.2 | 41.0 | 13.0 |
| MPV | 8.5 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 46.7 | 3.2 | -15.1 |
| SUV | 105.5 | 43.0 | 49.1 | 602.3 | 41.3 | 12.6 |
| Mini Van | 2.6 | 1.1 | -15.4 | 18.3 | 1.3 | -16.3 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 221.0 | 90.1 | 42.6 | 1,264.5 | 86.8 | 10.9 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 24.4 | 9.9 | -22.9 | 192.7 | 13.2 | -36.9 |
| Grand Total | 245.5 | 100.0 | 31.5 | 1,457.1 | 100.0 | 0.8 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Jul. 2022 | Jul. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Jul. 2022 |
Jan.-Jul. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 51,553 | 31,464 | 63.8% | 274,075 | 216,684 | 26.5% |
| 2 | VW | Lavida | 36,781 | 23,330 | 57.7% | 201,036 | 205,634 | -2.2% |
| 3 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 33,100 | 7,294 | 353.8% | 165,468 | 18,637 | 787.8% |
| 4 | VW | Bora | 32,564 | 2,608 | 1148.6% | 133,743 | 154,389 | -13.4% |
| 5 | Honda | CR-V | 29,745 | 14,332 | 107.5% | 150,860 | 147,226 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Haval | Haval H6 | 27,760 | 25,653 | 8.2% | 164,919 | 222,420 | -25.9% |
| 7 | Tesla | Model Y | 27,458 | 13,825 | 98.6% | 206,614 | 63,964 | 223.0% |
| 8 | Honda | Accord | 25,576 | 10,282 | 148.7% | 119,586 | 93,682 | 27.7% |
| 9 | Nissan | 14th Sylphy/Sylphy | 24,304 | 21,130 | 15.0% | 116,445 | 146,645 | -20.6% |
| 10 | Honda | Civic | 23,895 | 9,386 | 154.6% | 98,640 | 79,665 | 23.8% |
Flash report, June 2022
Jul 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 and sales increase 28.2% and 23.8%, respectively, in June
On July 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of June, 2022.
From June 2022, the supply chain of the auto industry, which had been affected by the pandemic, has fully returned to normal. At the same time, the Chinese government decided to halve the purchase tax, and local governments issued policies to boost auto consumption, which led to the rapid growth in vehicle production and sales in June. The auto industry is generally recovering well.
Overall vehicle production and sales in June totaled 2.499 million units and 2.502 million units, representing a 28.2% and 23.8% y/y (year-over-year) increase, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through June were 12.117 million units and 12.057 million units, down 3.7% and 6.6% y/y, respectively.
In June, passenger vehicle production reached 2.239 million units, up 43.6% y/y, while sales were 2.222 million units, up 41.2% y/y. Passenger vehicle production for the January to June period totaled 10.434 million units, up 6.0% y/y, while sales were 10.355 million units, up 3.4% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in June totaled 261,000 units, reflecting a 33.2% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 281,000 units, reflecting a 37.4% y/y decrease. The period from January through June has recorded a total of 1.683 million units and 1.702 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 38.5% and 41.2%.
In June, NEV (New Energy Vehicle) production and sales reached 590,000 units and 596,000 units respectively, both up 130% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales reached 466,000 units and 476,000 units, both up 120% y/y. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 123,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase, while sales were 120,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 527 units and 455 units, up 18.7% and 67.3% y/y, respectively. For the period from January to June, NEV production and sales volumes were 2.661 million units and 2.6 million units, both up 120% y/y.
Overall vehicle exports in June reached 249,000 units, reflecting a 57.4% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 198,000 units, reflecting a 65.6% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 51,000 units, reflecting a 32.4% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to June period were 1.218 million units, reflecting a 47.1% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 945,000 units, up 49.7% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 274,000 units, up 38.8% y/y.
For the auto market in 2022, CAAM predicts that:
China’s auto sales are expected to reach 27 million units in 2022, up 3% y/y. Passenger vehicle sales will reach 23 million units, up about 7% y/y. Commercial vehicle sales will be 4 million units, down about 16%. NEV sales may hit 5.5 million units, registering an increase of over 56% y/y. In December 2021, CAAM predicted that China’s total vehicle sales will be 27.5 million units for the year 2022; passenger vehicle sales would be 23 million units; commercial vehicle sales would be 4.5 million units; and NEV sales would be 5 million units.
China - Production of vehicles
| Jun. 2022 | Jan.-Jun. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 108.6 | 43.5 | 47.7 | 492.8 | 40.7 | 8.2 |
| MPV | 7.7 | 3.1 | 13.3 | 38.2 | 3.2 | -18.3 |
| SUV | 105.5 | 42.2 | 45.8 | 496.8 | 41.0 | 7.1 |
| Mini Van | 2.1 | 0.8 | -35.5 | 15.6 | 1.3 | -16.5 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 223.9 | 89.6 | 43.6 | 1,043.4 | 86.1 | 6.0 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 26.1 | 10.4 | -33.2 | 168.3 | 13.9 | -38.5 |
| Grand Total | 249.9 | 100.0 | 28.2 | 1,211.7 | 100.0 | -3.7 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Jun. 2022 | Jun. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Jun. 2022 |
Jan.-Jun. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 47,455 | 32,052 | 48.1% | 123,495 | 174,883 | -29.4% |
| 2 | Tesla | Model Y | 46,931 | 8,778 | 434.6% | 179,156 | 50,139 | 257.3% |
| 3 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 42,032 | 27,426 | 53.3% | 222,522 | 185,220 | 20.1% |
| 4 | VW | Lavida | 34,503 | 19,960 | 72.9% | 164,255 | 182,304 | -9.9% |
| 5 | Honda | CR-V | 27,779 | 19,027 | 46.0% | 121,115 | 132,894 | -8.9% |
| 6 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 27,422 | 5,480 | 400.4% | 132,368 | 11,343 | 1067.0% |
| 7 | VW | Bora | 26,236 | 17,140 | 53.1% | 101,179 | 151,781 | -33.3% |
| 8 | VW | Sagitar | 26,054 | 7,658 | 240.2% | 113,835 | 125,562 | -9.3% |
| 9 | Haval | Haval H6 | 24,008 | 29,955 | -19.9% | 137,159 | 196,767 | -30.3% |
| 10 | Tesla | Model 3 | 23,997 | 22,118 | 8.5% | 114,960 | 127,354 | -9.7% |
Flash report, May 2022
Jun 10, 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 and sales decline 5.7% and 12.6%, respectively, in May
On June 10, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of May, 2022.
In May 2022, the COVID-19 outbreak was contained in China, which led to a more prosperous economy compared with April. Since late May, the Chinese government has introduced several policies and measures to promote consumption and steady growth, which achieved fine results.
In Q2 2022, the industrial chain and supply chain bore the brunt of the COVID-19 outbreak. The end market, whose normal operations were greatly affected, along with the customers on the fence about the market, presented large fluctuations in production and sales. With the introduction of several national and local policies to ensure economic growth, auto companies will strive to achieve annual expectations on the basis of maintaining the momentum of Q2 production and sales.
Overall vehicle production and sales in May totaled 1.926 million units and 1.862 million units, representing a 5.7% and 12.6% y/y decrease, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through May were 9.618 million units and 9.554 million units, down 9.6% and 12.2% y/y, respectively.
In May, passenger vehicle production reached 1.701 million units, up 5.2% y/y, while sales were 1.623 million units, down 1.4% y/y. Passenger vehicle production for the January to May period totaled 8.196 million units, down 1.1% y/y, while sales were 8.133 million units, down 3.6% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in May totaled 225,000 units, reflecting a 47.0% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 239,000 units, reflecting a 50.5% y/y decrease. The period from January through May has recorded a total of 1.422 million units and 1.421 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 39.4% and 41.9%.
In May, NEV (New Energy Vehicle) production and sales reached 466,000 units and 447,000 units respectively, both up 110% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales reached 364,000 units and 347,000 units, increasing 100% y/y and 93.9% y/y, respectively. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 102,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase, while sales were 100,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 243 units and 103 units, up 540% and 1040% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to May, NEV production and sales volumes were 2.071 million units and 2.003 million units, both up 110% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.642 million units and 1.586 million units, both reflecting a 100% y/y increase. PHV production and sales were 427,000 units and 416,000 units, up 190% and 170% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in May reached 245,000 units, reflecting a 62.3% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 196,000 units, reflecting a 69.7% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 49,000 units, reflecting a 38.2% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to May period were 969,000 units, reflecting a 44.7% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 747,000 units, up 46.0% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 222,000 units, up 40.4% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| May 2022 | Jan.-May 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 83.0 | 43.1 | 7.2 | 384.2 | 39.9 | 0.6 |
| MPV | 5.6 | 2.9 | -29.1 | 30.5 | 3.2 | -23.6 |
| SUV | 79.1 | 41.1 | 9.9 | 391.3 | 40.7 | 0.0 |
| Mini Van | 2.4 | 1.2 | -46.1 | 13.6 | 1.4 | -12.6 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 170.1 | 88.3 | 5.2 | 819.6 | 85.2 | -1.1 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 22.5 | 11.7 | -47.0 | 142.2 | 14.8 | -39.4 |
| Grand Total | 192.6 | 100.0 | -5.7 | 961.8 | 100.0 | -9.6 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | May 2022 | May 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-May 2022 |
Jan.-May 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 33,332 | 24,062 | 38.5% | 180,490 | 157,794 | 14.4% |
| 2 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 26,144 | 2,962 | 782.6% | 104,946 | 5,863 | 1690.0% |
| 3 | Tesla | Model Y | 22,270 | 15,169 | 46.8% | 132,225 | 41,361 | 219.7% |
| 4 | VW | Bora | 21,503 | 30,991 | -30.6% | 74,943 | 134,641 | -44.3% |
| 5 | MG (2006-) | MG-5 | 21,483 | 7,904 | 171.8% | 72,227 | 46,393 | 55.7% |
| 6 | Toyota | Camry | 21,119 | 15,200 | 38.9% | 107,682 | 70,205 | 53.4% |
| 7 | BMW | BMW 3 Series | 21,110 | 17,082 | 23.6% | 57,369 | 79,440 | -27.8% |
| 8 | Haval | Haval H6 | 20,517 | 25,269 | -18.8% | 113,151 | 166,812 | -32.2% |
| 9 | Hongqi | Hongqi HS5 | 19,978 | 11,455 | 74.4% | 57,116 | 51,709 | 10.5% |
| 10 | BMW | BMW 5 Series | 19,930 | 16,314 | 22.2% | 73,689 | 73,141 | 0.7% |
Flash report, April 2022
May 11, 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 and sales decline 46.1% and 47.6%, respectively, in April
On May 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of April, 2022.
In April 2022, the occurrence of COVID cases became frequent in China, which presented a significant increase in difficulties for market players, along with more downward pressure on the economy. The industrial chain and supply chain of the auto industry experienced the most severe test in history. Some automakers suspended production, with the addition of great obstacles in logistics, which led to the slump in supply capacity. Owing to the COVID pandemic, there was a significant drop in consumer purchasing power and confidence. Steady growth in the auto industry remains an uphill task.
In April, vehicle production and sales reflected a significant year-over-year (y/y) drop, delivering the worst April performance in the past decade. Production and sales of both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles slumped y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) were also affected by the pandemic, but still presented growth compared with the same period last year, demonstrating fine performance. This month witnessed a slight y/y drop in vehicle exports.
Overall vehicle production and sales in April totaled 1.205 million units and 1.181 million units, representing a 46.1% and 47.6% y/y decrease, respectively. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through April were 7.690 million units and 7.691 million units, down 10.5% and 12.1% y/y, respectively.
In April, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 996,000 units and 965,000 units, representing a 41.9% and 43.4% y/y decline, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to April period totaled 6.494 million units, down 2.6% y/y, while sales were 6.510 million units, down 4.2% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in April totaled 210,000 units, reflecting a 59.8% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 216,000 units, reflecting a 60.7% y/y decrease. The period from January through April has recorded a total of 1.195 million units and 1.181 million units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 37.9% and 39.8%.
In April, NEV production and sales reached 312,000 units and 299,000 units respectively, up 43.9% and 44.6% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales reached 242,000 units and 231,000 units, increasing 33.0% y/y and 34.6% y/y, respectively. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 69,000 units, reflecting a 100% y/y increase, while sales were 68,000 units, reflecting a 94.0% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 178 units and 94 units respectively, up 390% and 150% y/y, respectively.
For the period from January to April, NEV production and sales volumes were 1.605 million units and 1.556 million units, both up 110% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.278 million units and 1.239 million units, both reflecting a 100% y/y increase. PHV production and sales were 326,000 units and 316,000 units, up 190% and 170% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales reached 1,034 units and 832 units, up 640% and 340% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in April reached 141,000 units, reflecting a 6.6% y/y decrease. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 99,000 units, reflecting a 15.2% y/y decrease, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 42,000 units, reflecting a 23.2% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to April period were 723,000 units, reflecting a 39.4% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 551,000 units, up 39.1% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 173,000 units, up 40.5% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Apr. 2022 | Jan.-Apr. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 45.8 | 38.0 | -38.6 | 301.2 | 39.2 | -1.1 |
| MPV | 4.7 | 3.9 | -42.1 | 24.9 | 3.2 | -22.3 |
| SUV | 47.3 | 39.3 | -43.9 | 312.2 | 40.6 | -2.3 |
| Mini Van | 1.8 | 1.5 | -59.6 | 11.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 99.6 | 82.7 | -41.9 | 649.4 | 84.4 | -2.6 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 21.0 | 17.4 | -59.8 | 119.5 | 15.5 | -37.9 |
| Grand Total | 120.5 | 100.0 | -46.1 | 769.0 | 100.0 | -10.5 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Apr. 2022 | Apr. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Apr. 2022 |
Jan.-Apr. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 26,500 | 30,210 | -12.3% | 147,158 | 133,732 | 10.0% |
| 2 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 20,898 | 1,441 | 1350.2% | 78,802 | 2,901 | 2616.4% |
| 3 | BMW | BMW 5 Series | 20,735 | 11,997 | 72.8% | 53,759 | 56,827 | -5.4% |
| 4 | Toyota | Camry | 18,126 | 17,111 | 5.9% | 86,563 | 55,005 | 57.4% |
| 5 | Toyota | Levin | 16,994 | 20,727 | -18.0% | 72,251 | 81,369 | -11.2% |
| 6 | Haval | Haval H6 | 16,487 | 28,321 | -41.8% | 92,634 | 141,543 | -34.6% |
| 7 | BMW | BMW 3 Series | 15,818 | 17,473 | -9.5% | 36,259 | 62,358 | -41.9% |
| 8 | VW | Sagitar | 13,862 | 8,385 | 65.3% | 69,601 | 93,384 | -25.5% |
| 9 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 13,191 | 19,824 | -33.5% | 80,051 | 76,178 | 5.1% |
| 10 | BYD Auto | Qin PLUS DM-i | 12,370 | 3,597 | 243.9% | 59,480 | 6,565 | 806.0% |
Flash report, March 2022
Apr 11, 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 and sales decline 9.1% and 11.7%, respectively, in March
On April 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of March, 2022.
In March 2022, multiple COVID cases recently occurred in China, which resulted in a significant increase in the difficulties of market players. The smooth economic cycle encountered some constraints, along with the increased new downward pressure. In terms of auto supply, the chip shortage had not been significantly improved; the soaring costs of raw materials used in EV batteries further increased the manufacturing cost for enterprises; business activities of automakers were hampered; the overall situation fell short of expectations. In terms of auto consumption, the consumer driving forces were clearly insufficient, presenting a declining trend from a year earlier.
In the first quarter, vehicle production and sales reflected slight year-over-year (y/y) increase, but the growth rate dropped significantly compared with the same period of the previous year. Production and sales of passenger vehicles delivered a growth rate higher than that of the overall industry. Production and sales of commercial vehicles still presented a rapid decline y/y. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) continued its rapid growth, with production and sales both exceeding 1 million units, accounting for a market share of 19.3%. The strategic leading role of NEVs became more obvious.
Overall vehicle production in March totaled 2.241 million units, reflecting a 9.1% y/y decrease, while sales totaled 2.234 million units, reflecting an 11.7% y/y decrease. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through March were 6.485 million units and 6.509 million units, up by 2.0% and 0.2% y/y, respectively.
In March, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.881 million units and 1.864 million units, representing a 0.1% and 0.6% y/y decline, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to March period totaled 5.499 million units, up by 11.0% y/y, while sales were 5.545 million units, up by 9.0% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in March totaled 360,000 units, reflecting a 38.0% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 370,000 units, reflecting a 43.5% y/y decrease. The period from January through March has recorded a total of 985,000 units and 965,000 units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 29.7% and 31.7%.
In March, NEV production and sales reached 465,000 units and 484,000 units respectively, both reflecting a 110% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales reached 376,000 units and 396,000 units respectively, both reflecting a 110% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 89,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase, while sales were 88,000 units, reflecting a 140% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 500 units and 367 units respectively, up by 1010% and 520% y/y respectively.
For the period from January to March, NEV production and sales volumes were 1.293 million units and 1.257 million units, both up by 140% y/y. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 1.036 million units and 1.007 million units, both reflecting a 130% y/y increase. PHV production and sales were 256,000 units and 249,000 units, up by 230% and 200% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales reached 856 units and 738 units, up by 720% and 390% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in March reached 170,000 units, reflecting a 28.8% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 121,000 units, reflecting a 21.8% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 49,000 units, reflecting a 49.8% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to March period were 582,000 units, reflecting a 58.3% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 452,000 units, up by 61.9% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 130,000 units, up by 47.2% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Mar. 2022 | Jan.-Mar. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 88.1 | 39.3 | 2.3 | 255.4 | 39.4 | 11.1 |
| MPV | 7.6 | 3.4 | -28.5 | 20.2 | 3.1 | -15.4 |
| SUV | 88.8 | 39.6 | -0.3 | 265.0 | 40.9 | 12.7 |
| Mini Van | 3.7 | 1.7 | 39.4 | 9.4 | 1.4 | 40.0 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 188.1 | 83.9 | -0.1 | 549.9 | 84.8 | 11.0 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 36.0 | 16.1 | -38.0 | 98.5 | 15.2 | -29.7 |
| Grand Total | 224.1 | 100.0 | -9.1 | 648.4 | 100.0 | 2.0 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Mar. 2022 | Mar. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Mar. 2022 |
Jan.-Mar. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 43,687 | 40,084 | 9.0% | 120,658 | 103,522 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Tesla | Model Y | 32,809 | 8,803 | 272.7% | 103,431 | 17,834 | 480.0% |
| 3 | Honda | CR-V | 27,333 | 35,369 | -22.7% | 79,815 | 78,943 | 1.1% |
| 4 | Toyota | Camry | 27,241 | 15,981 | 70.5% | 68,437 | 37,894 | 80.6% |
| 5 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 26,160 | 32,149 | -18.6% | 59,480 | 88,856 | -33.1% |
| 6 | VW | Lavida | 25,535 | 40,039 | -36.2% | 103,399 | 97,147 | 6.4% |
| 7 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 23,623 | 27,342 | -13.6% | 69,742 | 87,418 | -20.2% |
| 8 | Tesla | Model 3 | 22,653 | 21,988 | 3.0% | 75,456 | 61,408 | 22.9% |
| 9 | Toyota | Levin | 22,450 | 20,637 | 8.8% | 55,257 | 60,642 | -8.9% |
| 10 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 22,383 | 792 | 2726.1% | 57,904 | 1,460 | 3866.0% |
Flash report, February 2022
Mar 11, 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 and sales rise 20.6% and 18.7%, respectively, in February
On March 11, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of February, 2022.
From January to February 2022, vehicle production and sales remained stable by and large, continuing to present year-over-year (y/y) growth, up by 10% compared with the same period in 2019. Production and sales of passenger vehicles both dropped month-over-month (m/m) but maintained a rapid y/y growth; while production and sales of commercial vehicles presented m/m and y/y declines, which was still sluggish. New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) still delivered an excellent performance this month, presenting a slight m/m decline and a rapid y/y growth. Vehicle exports also registered a decline compared with last month but maintained a y/y growth.
By looking at the automotive trend in Q1, the implementation of several policies and the start of large infrastructure projects in various places since the last quarter will play a significant role in boosting economic growth. Automakers keep accelerating the launches of new models, which may contribute to a steady growth in the auto market in Q1. Nonetheless, the external environment of the industry became more complex owing to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. At the same time, factors such as the chip shortage and the rising cost of raw materials affected the production and operation of companies, making it hard to stabilize prices.
Overall vehicle production in February totaled 1.813 million units, reflecting a 20.6% y/y increase, while sales totaled 1.737 million units, reflecting a 18.7% y/y increase. Cumulative production and sales volumes of the period from January through February were 4.235 million units and 4.268 million units, up by 8.8% and 7.5% y/y, respectively.
In February, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 1.534 million units and 1.487 million units, representing a 32.0% and 27.8% y/y growth, respectively. Passenger vehicle production for the January to February period totaled 3.612 million units, up by 17.6% y/y, while sales were 3.674 million units, up by 14.4% y/y.
Among commercial vehicles, production in February totaled 279,000 units, reflecting an 18.3% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 250,000 units, reflecting a 16.6% y/y decrease. The period from January through February has recorded a total of 624,000 units and 594,000 units for commercial vehicle production and sales volumes, respectively, reflecting a y/y decrease of 24.0% and 21.7%.
In February, NEV production reached 368,000 units, reflecting a 200% y/y increase, while sales reached 334,000 units, reflecting a 180% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production was 285,000 units, reflecting a 170% y/y increase, while sales were 258,000 units, reflecting a 160% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production was 83,000 units, reflecting a 410% y/y increase, while sales were 75,000 units, reflecting a 340% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 213 units and 178 units respectively, up by 750% and 540% y/y respectively.
For the period from January to February, NEV production and sales volumes were 820,000 units and 765,000 units, up by 160% and 150% y/y, respectively. Among NEVs, BEV production and sales reached 652,000 units and 604,000 units, both reflecting a 140% y/y increase. PHV production and sales were 168,000 units and 160,000 units, up by 280% and 250% y/y, respectively. FCV production and sales reached 356 units and 371 units, up by 500% and 310% y/y, respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in February reached 180,000 units, reflecting a 60.8% y/y increase. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 146,000 units, reflecting a 72.3% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 34,000 units, reflecting a 25.4% y/y increase. Total exports of the January to February period were 412,000 units, reflecting a 75% y/y increase. Cumulative passenger vehicle exports were 331,000 units, up by 84.0% y/y, while cumulative commercial vehicle exports were 81,000 units, up by 45.7% y/y.
China - Production of vehicles
| Feb. 2022 | Jan.-Feb. 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 70.4 | 38.8 | 29.6 | 166.6 | 39.3 | 15.8 |
| MPV | 4.9 | 2.7 | -1.0 | 12.6 | 3.0 | -4.9 |
| SUV | 75.6 | 41.7 | 36.6 | 176.2 | 41.6 | 20.7 |
| Mini Van | 2.6 | 1.4 | 54.6 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 39.5 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 153.4 | 84.6 | 32.0 | 361.2 | 85.3 | 17.6 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 27.9 | 15.4 | -18.3 | 62.4 | 14.7 | -24.0 |
| Grand Total | 181.3 | 100.0 | 20.6 | 423.5 | 100.0 | 8.8 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Feb. 2022 | Feb. 2021 | Y-o-Y | Jan.-Feb. 2022 |
Jan.-Feb. 2021 |
Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 35,560 | 24,042 | 47.9% | 76,971 | 63,438 | 21.3% |
| 2 | VW | Lavida | 33,079 | 15,065 | 119.6% | 77,864 | 57,108 | 36.3% |
| 3 | Tesla | Model Y | 32,324 | 5,311 | 508.6% | 70,622 | 9,031 | 682.0% |
| 4 | Toyota | Corolla/New Corolla | 27,461 | 24,015 | 14.3% | 33,320 | 56,707 | -41.2% |
| 5 | Honda | CR-V | 26,154 | 17,121 | 52.8% | 52,482 | 43,574 | 20.4% |
| 6 | Tesla | Model 3 | 22,984 | 18,321 | 25.5% | 52,803 | 39,420 | 33.9% |
| 7 | Haval | Haval H6 | 19,772 | 32,714 | -39.6% | 54,362 | 78,199 | -30.5% |
| 8 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 19,112 | 14,628 | 30.7% | 44,666 | 38,418 | 16.3% |
| 9 | BYD Auto | Song DM | 19,090 | 110 | 17254.5% | 35,521 | 668 | 5217.5% |
| 10 | MG (2006-) | MG-5 | 17,755 | 9,011 | 97.0% | 31,568 | 22,218 | 42.1% |
Flash report, January 2022
Feb 18, 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 and sales rise 1.4% and 0.9%, respectively, in January
On February 18, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) announced vehicle production and sales results for the month of January, 2022.
By and large, vehicle production and sales remained stable in January 2022, presenting a slight year-over-year (y/y) growth. Supported by the continued slight improvement in chip supply, along with the addition of policies to encourage automobile consumption issued by some local authorities, the passenger vehicle segment delivered a better performance than the overall market, maintaining a steady y/y growth in its production and sales. Commercial vehicles segment suffered a significant y/y decline in its production and sales. Both NEVs (New Energy Vehicles) and vehicles delivered outstanding performances in export, maintaining relatively rapid y/y growths. The production and operation activity expectation index of the automobile industry in January was at a high level of over 60.0%, which served as the cornerstone for stabilizing industrial development.
Looking to the first quarter, positive factors are listed as follows: local authorities will issue policies concerning steady growth in a bid to facilitate stable market demand; Insufficient chip supply in the automotive industry is expected to further mitigate; and some passenger vehicle makers believe that market expectations are fine in 2022. Negative factors are listed as follows: the chip supply shortage still exists; the scattered cases of COVID-19 in China have also increased the risks in the industrial chain and supply chain; and the current policy dividends for commercial vehicles have been practically consumed.
Overall vehicle production in January totaled 2.422 million units, reflecting a 1.4% y/y increase, while sales totaled 2.531 million units, reflecting a 0.9% y/y increase.
In January, passenger vehicle production and sales reached 2.077 million units and 2.186 million units, up by 8.7% and 6.7% y/y, respectively.
Among commercial vehicles, production in January totaled 345,000 units, reflecting a 28.0% y/y decrease. Commercial vehicle sales were 344,000 units, reflecting a 25.0% y/y decrease.
In January, NEV production reached 452,000 units, reflecting a 130% y/y increase, while sales reached 431,000 units, reflecting a 140% y/y increase. Among NEVs, BEV (battery electric vehicle) production and sales reached 367,000 units and 346,000 units respectively, both reflecting a 120% y/y increase. PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) production and sales were both 85,000 units, both reflecting a 200% y/y increase. FCV (fuel cell vehicle) production and sales were 142 units and 192 units respectively, up by 390% and 200% y/y respectively.
Overall vehicle exports in January reached 231,000 units, reflecting an 87.7% y/y increase, representing the second highest monthly figure. Passenger vehicle exports totaled 185,000 units, reflecting a 94.5% y/y increase, while commercial vehicle exports totaled 46,000 units, reflecting a 64.8% y/y increase.
(From a CAAM press release issued in February 2022)
China - Production of vehicles
| Jan. 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Units (10,000) |
Share(%) | Y-o-Y(%) | |
| Sedan/Hatchback | 96.2 | 39.7 | 7.3 |
| MPV | 7.7 | 3.2 | -7.3 |
| SUV | 100.7 | 41.6 | 11.1 |
| Mini Van | 3.2 | 1.3 | 29.3 |
| Passenger Cars Total | 207.7 | 85.8 | 8.7 |
| Commercial Vehicles Total | 34.5 | 14.2 | -28.0 |
| Grand Total | 242.2 | 100.0 | 1.4 |
China - Vehicle production Top 10 models
| - | Maker/Brand | Model | Jan. 2022 | Jan. 2021 | Y-o-Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VW | Lavida | 44,785 | 42,043 | 6.5% |
| 2 | Wuling | Wuling Hongguang MINIEV | 41,411 | 39,396 | 5.1% |
| 3 | Tesla | Model Y | 38,298 | 3,720 | 929.5% |
| 4 | Haval | Haval H6 | 34,590 | 45,485 | -24.0% |
| 5 | Changan/Chana | CS75 | 32,995 | 37,121 | -11.1% |
| 6 | Tesla | Model 3 | 29,819 | 21,099 | 41.3% |
| 7 | Honda | CR-V | 26,328 | 26,453 | -0.5% |
| 8 | Changan/Chana | CS55 | 25,746 | 15,452 | 66.6% |
| 9 | Nissan | Bluebird Sylphy/Sylphy | 25,554 | 23,790 | 7.4% |
| 10 | Toyota | Camry | 25,432 | 17,380 | 46.3% |