Deutsche Bank China Autos: Chinese Automakers Monthly European Market Volume Monitor - May 2026
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Deutsche Bank published its May 2026 monthly sales monitor for Chinese automakers in the European market. In May 2026, Chinese automakers recorded total European sales of 170,521 units, representing a 44.5% year-over-year increase and a 4.4% month-over-month rise. Year-to-date cumulative sales reached 143,812 units, growing 41.3% year-over-year. The overall market share for Chinese automakers in Europe continues to climb, reaching approximately 13% during the month.
Russia remains the largest single market by volume with 50,638 units sold, though year-over-year growth moderated significantly to 4.6%. Conversely, major Western European markets exhibited exceptional growth trajectories. The United Kingdom sold 26,258 units, surging 102.6% year-over-year. Italy reached 21,440 units, growing 174.3%. Spain achieved 17,386 units, and Germany recorded 11,585 units, reflecting remarkable year-over-year increases of 82.7% and 128.0% respectively.
Among individual manufacturers, Chery led with 42,590 units, growing 39.8% year-over-year. BYD followed closely with 32,075 units, an increase of 71.0%. SAIC sold 30,982 units. Leapmotor posted extraordinary growth of 474.5% to reach 10,008 units. The data illustrates an accelerating penetration trend for Chinese automakers across established European automotive markets, driven primarily by robust demand in Western Europe while the Russian market shows decelerating momentum. The report primarily provides historical data monitoring without issuing explicit forward-looking forecasts or specific investment recommendations.
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