Deutsche Bank monitors UK auto sales as Chinese exports grow

Deutsche Bank has introduced a monthly chartbook called the UK monthly auto-sales monitor, tracking automobile market sales in the United Kingdom. The UK has emerged as a rapidly growing overseas market for Chinese automakers. Chinese automakers have identified overseas sales as a crucial contributor to their earnings. China remains the world's largest auto exporter, with 7.10 million units exported in 2025, marking a 21% year-over-year increase.

This includes 6.04 million passenger vehicles and 1.06 million commercial vehicles. In the first seven months of 2026, China's passenger vehicle exports, driven largely by six automakers - Chery, BYD, SAIC, Geely, Chang’an, and Great Wall Motor, accounted for the majority of its exports. In July, the UK recorded 186,993 units of auto sales, representing a 14% year-over-year increase and a 24% decrease month-over-month.