Car Industry

China's State-Owned Car Manufacturing Machine

Since overtaking Japan in 2009, China has been the undisputed leader in terms of car production volume. In 2016, the country manufactured a total of 24 million on its soil. While a large amount of these vehicles are produced in conjunction with big global players such as VW, a significant share of production comes from Chinese companies - most of which those in the west have never actually heard of. The infographic below takes a look at the largest of these manufacturers and sheds light on which are state-owned.

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This infographic shows the Chinese manufacturers that produce the most cars.

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Production of cars in China from 2013 to 2025, by type (in 1,000 units)
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Automobile production in China from December 2010 to March 2025, by type of vehicle (in 1,000 units)
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Number of vehicles produced in China in 2020, by Japanese automakers (in 1,000s)
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Leading ten auto manufacturers based on number of vehicles produced in China in 2021 (in 1,000s)
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Production volume of automobiles in China from 1970 to 2015 (in millions)
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Number of passenger cars produced in Asia in 2024, by country or territory (in 1,000s)

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