Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), has stated that the Chinese auto industry’s profit margins slid further to 4.1 percent in 2025, falling to record low levels. December saw profit margins plunge to just 1.8 percent, signaling persistent pressure on profitability.
The CPCA forecasts that China’s overall auto sales in 2026 will basically remain stable compared to 2025, while auto exports may indicate a 10 percent year-on-year rise.