Car sales in China rose 10.8% year-on-year to 604,900 units in April, according to the country’s official industry association.


All vehicle sales, including cars, buses and trucks, rose 14.1% to 922,600 units in April, according to official data provided by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).


In the first four months of the year, car sales reached 2.46m units ( including 1.81m sedans, 75,500 minivans and 141,300 sport-utility vehicles), 17.8% ahead of the same period last year. All vehicle sales were 19.4% higher at 3.5m units.


Chinese auto sales have maintained double-digit growth since the beginning of the year, in contrast to weakening sales in much of the world as a result of the unfolding global credit crisis and soaring energy prices.


CAAM said that ‘domestic’ auto producers sold 463,100 sedans in the first four months – a 25.5% share of total sedan sales.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

CAAM said that in the first four months of the year, leading carmaking group sales were as follows:



  • SAIC-GM-Wuling          220,512
  • FAW Volkswagen          192,861
  • Shanghai Volkswagen     188,971
  • Shanghai GM                  164,724
  • Chery                             141,790