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According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), by October 2025, Chinese carmakers accounted for 38% of the global passenger car market, reports Ukravtoprom. Global sales of new passenger vehicles in October 2025 reached 8.64 million units, up 4% from October 2024. From January to October 2025, total global sales amounted to approximately 79.3 million vehicles, a 6% increase compared with the same period last year.
China alone sold around 27.65 million vehicles during this period, representing roughly 34.9% of the global market — a 12% rise compared to the same period in 2024. Overall, more than a third of all new passenger cars sold worldwide in the first ten months of 2025 were manufactured in China.
This significant market share reflects the rapid expansion of China’s automotive production capacity and its growing influence on global exports. Chinese manufacturers are increasingly competing with traditional brands from Europe, North America, and Japan, offering a wide range of models, including internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
The growth in production affects global competition, automotive supply chains, logistics, and the regional distribution of market shares. In 2025, China’s car industry has solidified its position on the world stage, with implications for the international presence of Chinese brands and the reshaping of global automotive production and trade networks.
