According to the Gasgoo Automotive Research Institute, China's passenger vehicle exports across major global regions showed a clear pattern in Jan–Feb 2026, characterized by distinct regional dynamics, leading players, diverging growth rates, and strong NEV momentum. In Europe, Chery ranked first, followed by SAIC PV and BYD. Southeast Asia was led by Geely, with most brands posting rapid growth, while only a few saw declines. In North America, performance diverged, with a handful of automakers maintaining steady growth while most faced adjustment pressures.
Latin America recorded across-the-board strong growth, with BYD and Geely leading on the back of exceptional expansion, becoming key drivers of overseas growth. In the Middle East, leading players remained dominant, with Chery holding the top position, although some automakers faced adjustment pressures. Overall, Chinese brands continued to increase their overseas penetration, with competition shifting toward product localization, operational capabilities, and regulatory compliance, as each region enters a more differentiated stage of development.
Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Europe
Chery Auto: 68,677 units, up 215.2% year-on-year
SAIC PV: 58,077 units, up 10.8% year-on-year
BYD Auto: 40,930 units, up 11.9% year-on-year
Tesla: 29,087 units, up 31.1% year-on-year
Geely Auto: 17,362 units, up 51.9% year-on-year
Leapmotor: 14,280 units, up 391.6% year-on-year
eGT: 7,716 units, up 71.0% year-on-year
Geely-Volvo: 7,241 units, up 499.9% year-on-year
SAIC-GM-Wuling: 6,347 units, up 6581.1% year-on-year
Spotlight Automotive: 6,095 units, up 27.5% year-on-year
From January to February 2026, the European market showed a tiered pattern of leaders pulling ahead, mid-tier players catching up, and tail players accelerating. Chery, SAIC PV, and BYD formed the leading tier, ranking top three with exports of 68,677 units, 58,077 units, and 40,930 units, respectively. Among them, Chery topped the list with a remarkable 215.2% YoY increase, highlighting strong product competitiveness and effective channel expansion in Europe. SAIC PV and BYD maintained steady growth at 10.8% and 11.9%, further consolidating their market positions.
In the mid-tier, Tesla, Geely, and Leapmotor recorded exports of 29,087 units, 17,362 units, and 14,280 units, respectively. Leapmotor stood out with a sharp 391.6% surge, ranking sixth, while Tesla and Geely posted solid growth of 31.1% and 51.9%, reinforcing their roles as key players in the European market.
Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Southeast Asia
Geely Auto: 23,882 units, up 136.9% year-on-year
BYD Auto: 13,279 units, down 23.8% year-on-year
Chery Auto: 13,143 units, up 48.9% year-on-year
Changan Auto: 4,354 units, up 35.7% year-on-year
Jiangling Motor: 4,325 units, up 107.8% year-on-year
Leapmotor: 4,151 units, up 437.0% year-on-year
Great Wall Motor: 3,382 units, up 114.2% year-on-year
SAIC-GM-Wuling: 3,291 units, up 155.5% year-on-year
Tesla: 3,232 units, up 83.6% year-on-year
Jiangsu Yueda Kia: 1,666 units, down 75.6% year-on-year
In Jan–Feb 2026, the Southeast Asian market showed a pattern of reshaped leadership and broad-based growth. Geely led the market with 23,882 units and a strong 136.9% YoY increase, driven by precise market positioning and product-market fit. BYD ranked second with 13,279 units but saw a 23.8% YoY decline, indicating short-term pressure. Chery followed closely with 13,143 units, posting a solid 48.9% increase and demonstrating strong competitiveness in the region.
Meanwhile, most automakers recorded rapid growth. Leapmotor led in growth rate with a 437.0% surge, while Jiangling Motor, Great Wall Motor, and SAIC-GM-Wuling all more than doubled their exports, rising by 107.8%, 114.2%, and 155.5%, respectively. Changan and Tesla also achieved steady expansion with increases of 35.7% and 83.6%, highlighting strong market momentum. Notably, Jiangsu Yueda Kia saw a sharp 75.6% decline, likely affected by intensified competition and product cycle adjustments.
Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to North America
SAIC-GM-Wuling: 22,838 units, up 23.6% year-on-year
SAIC-GM: 9,930 units, up 77.8% year-on-year
Changan-Ford: 6,864 units, up 25.3% year-on-year
Geely Auto: 2,638 units, down 18.1% year-on-year
Jiangling Motor: 1,782 units, down 36.8% year-on-year
Karry Auto: 756 units
Jiangsu Yueda Kia: 739 units, down 84.6% year-on-year
GAC Trumpchi: 702 units, down 84.0% year-on-year
Chery Auto: 697 units, down 79.1% year-on-year
DFPV: 355 units
From January to February 2026, the North American market showed a mixed pattern, with a few automakers maintaining steady growth while most faced adjustment pressures. SAIC-GM-Wuling led with 22,838 units, up 23.6% YoY, demonstrating solid competitiveness in the region. SAIC-GM ranked second with 9,930 units and a strong 77.8% increase, highlighting robust expansion momentum. Changan Ford followed with 6,864 units, up 25.3%, delivering stable growth and acting as a key stabilizer in the market.
Meanwhile, most automakers experienced notable declines. Geely and Jiangling Motor fell by 18.1% and 36.8%, respectively, while Jiangsu Yueda Kia, GAC Trumpchi, and Chery saw sharper drops of 84.6%, 84.0%, and 79.1%. These declines were largely impacted by Mexico's tariff hikes in 2026.
Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Central and South America
BYD Auto: 60,095 units, up 478.5% year-on-year
Chery Auto: 26,858 units, up 59.8% year-on-year
Geely Auto: 21,552 units, up 614.1% year-on-year
Great Wall Motor: 12,780 units, up 6.2% year-on-year
JMC Auto: 9,960 units, up 116.1% year-on-year
Jiangsu Yueda Kia: 8,735 units, up 70.2% year-on-year
Tesla: 8,584 units, up 3801.8% year-on-year
Changan Auto: 6,709 units, up 272.1% year-on-year
SAIC-GM-Wuling: 6,525 units, up 168.0% year-on-year
DFPV: 6,248 units, up 58.9% year-on-year
In Jan–Feb 2026, the Latin American market showed a pattern of rapid growth led by top players. BYD ranked first with 60,095 units, surging 478.5% YoY, underscoring the strong competitiveness of its NEV portfolio in the region. Chery followed with 26,858 units, up 59.8% YoY, steadily consolidating its market share through strong product-market fit. Geely ranked third with 21,552 units, posting a remarkable 614.1% increase, reflecting strong expansion momentum. Great Wall Motor came in fourth with 12,780 units, achieving a modest 6.2% growth and maintaining a solid export scale with a more moderate pace.
Several automakers recorded rapid growth, becoming key drivers of regional expansion. Tesla led in growth rate with a surge of 3,801.8%, while JMC, Changan, and SAIC-GM-Wuling posted strong increases of 116.1%, 272.1%, and 168.0%, respectively. Jiangsu Yueda Kia and DFPV also achieved steady growth of 70.2% and 58.9%, highlighting strong overall market momentum.
Top 10 Chinese automakers by passenger vehicle exports to Middle East
Chery Auto: 47,023 units, up 71.3% year-on-year
BYD Auto: 27,426 units, up 111.6% year-on-year
SAIC PV: 14,849 units, up 50.0% year-on-year
Geely Auto: 11,207 units, down 43.8% year-on-year
Jiangsu Yueda Kia: 10,676 units, down 21.7% year-on-year
Changan Auto: 10,174 units, up 114.7% year-on-year
Great Wall Motor: 9,093 units, up 49.5% year-on-year
Beijing Hyundai: 6,978 units, down 44.7% year-on-year
DFPV: 5,654 units, up 291.0% year-on-year
Karry Auto: 5,430 units, up 111.9% year-on-year
In Jan–Feb 2026, the Middle East market showed a pattern of strong incumbents and polarized growth rates. Among the leading players, Chery ranked first with 47,023 units, up 71.3% YoY, demonstrating its solid foundation and sustained momentum in the region. BYD followed with 27,426 units and a strong 111.6% increase, achieving rapid growth by aligning its NEV offerings with local energy transition trends and rising consumer demand, while steadily narrowing the gap with the leader. SAIC PV ranked third with 14,849 units, posting a 50.0% increase and maintaining steady expansion.
