# China Vehicle Exports Reach 1\.047 Million Units in August 2026

China exported 1\.047 million complete vehicles in August 2026, down 4\.2% from July but up 37\.2% year on year, according to customs data compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers\. Export value reached $18\.33 billion for the month\.

By China EV Signal
Published: 2026-10-08T14:00:20.515Z
Updated: 2026-10-08T14:00:20.517Z
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## Key takeaways

- China exported 1\.047 million complete vehicles in August 2026, a 4\.2% month-on-month decline and a 37\.2% year-on-year increase\.
- August 2026 vehicle export value totaled $18\.33 billion, down 3\.4% from July and up 43\.0% year on year\.
- In the first eight months of 2026, China exported 7\.446 million complete vehicles worth $129\.11 billion, up 51\.2% and 53\.1% year on year respectively\.

## August 2026 Vehicle Exports

China exported 1\.047 million complete vehicles in August 2026, down 4\.2% from the previous month but up 37\.2% year on year, according to customs data compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers\.

The export value of complete vehicles reached $18\.33 billion in August 2026, a 3\.4% month-on-month decrease and a 43\.0% year-on-year increase\.

## January-August 2026 Cumulative Exports

China exported 7\.446 million complete vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, up 51\.2% year on year\.

The cumulative export value of complete vehicles during the period reached $129\.11 billion, up 53\.1% year on year\.

## Data Source

The figures were compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers from General Administration of Customs data, with the association's industry information department providing the source material\.

## Original publisher

中汽协会数据. Published: 2026-10-08T07:00:00.000Z