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No dominant Chinese OEM across Europe during Q1 2026

  • Writer: Matthias Schmidt
    Matthias Schmidt
  • Apr 10
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 21

Chinese MGS6 SUV parked outside "Casa China" store in Portugal. Other cars in view. Clear, sunny day with blue sky.

The Chinese Five accounted for over 90% of Chinese models entering the Western European new passenger car market during Q1 2026 according to the exclusive latest Schmidt Automotive Research data. 

Pie chart of Chinese car imports to W. Europe in Q1 2026. SAIC 27.1%, BYD 25.4%, Chery 23.6%, Leapmotor 8.4%, Geely 8.0%, Others 7.5%.

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*Western Europe 18 Markets: EU Member States prior to the 2004 enlargement plus EFTA markets Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, plus UK

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