China's Auto Exports Surpass 5 Million in 2026: LHZ Global Holding's Supply Chain Approach

Chapter 1: Global Trends – China's Auto Exports Enter a New Stage of "Comprehensive Leadership"

In the first half of 2026, China's vehicle exports reached 5.096 million units, up 65.3% year-on-year, setting a new record for the period. June alone saw monthly exports surpass 1 million units for the first time, reaching 1.037 million units, a 75.1% year-on-year increase. AlixPartners projects that China's full-year vehicle exports could reach 10 million units in 2026; the China Passenger Car Association offers an even more optimistic forecast of 12 million units.

This volume means China's exports have surpassed the combined total of Japan (approximately 4.3 million units) and Germany (approximately 2.8 million units), securing the top global position for three consecutive years. China's automotive industry has officially transitioned from "scale leadership" to a new stage of "comprehensive leadership."

New Energy Vehicles: From "Growth Engine" to "Export Mainstay"

In the first half of 2026, NEV exports reached 2.355 million units, up 120% year-on-year, accounting for 46.2% of total vehicle exports. In June, NEV exports hit 523,000 units, up 160% year-on-year, with the single-month export share exceeding that of fuel vehicles for the first time. Globally, China's share of the new energy passenger vehicle market exceeded 60%, with plug-in hybrids accounting for 71% of the global total.

Export Share Surge: Overseas Markets Become "Primary Option"

In June 2026, China's passenger vehicle exports accounted for 37% of total passenger vehicle sales, nearly double the 19% recorded in the same period of 2025. Some leading automakers have seen export shares exceed 50%. Overseas markets are rapidly transitioning from "optional" to "essential" – even "primary" – for Chinese automakers, with a dual-drive structure of domestic sales and exports now firmly established.

Historic Breakthrough in the European Market

In May 2026, five Chinese automakers sold 138,400 vehicles across 31 European countries, surpassing Japanese brands (130,400) for the first time, up 65% year-on-year. Chinese brands have seen surging sales in Germany, France, Spain and other countries, driven by high cost-performance and intelligent features.

Global "Rooting": From "Vehicle Exports" to "Industrial Rooting"

Since 2026, about 10 Chinese automakers have accelerated global localization: Chery took over Nissan's plant in South Africa; SAIC announced a new plant in Spain; Changan commenced production in Brazil; BYD established production capacity in Turkey and Hungary. Chinese automakers are transitioning from "vehicle exports" to "industrial rooting," moving from pure trade to an integrated ecosystem of "vehicles + charging + maintenance + finance + digitalization."

Chapter 2: LHZ Global Holding – Reconstructing the Auto Supply Chain with "Logistics + Trade"

Against the backdrop of profound changes in the global automotive trade landscape, LHZ Global Holding Group has built an automotive supply chain covering the Eurasian continent and core global markets through a unique "logistics + trade" dual-drive model.

Brand Architecture: One Group, Two Wings, Synergistic Drive

LHZ Global Holding Group operates two first-tier brands in synergy:

- LHZ TIR Logistics: Operates four major TIR cross-border road logistics routes – China-Russia, Central Asia, China-Europe, and Middle East. With 1,500 owned and partnered TIR vehicles (including 300 dedicated car carriers), distributed across six nodes in China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, all with local license plates.

- LHZ Auto: With deep customization as its trading model, provides bulk export and customization services for sedans, SUVs, commercial vehicles, and NEVs to global B2B clients.

Dual-HQ Strategy: Nansha + Horgos, Building Supply Chain High Ground

LHZ Global Holding's strategic advantage is rooted in its unique dual-headquarters layout:

- Guangzhou Nansha HQ: Located at China's largest vehicle export shipping base, leveraging Nansha Port's global shipping network to reach Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Nansha HQ houses sales operations, overseas market development, supply chain management teams, as well as own warehousing and professional customs teams, providing one-stop services from vehicle sourcing and export declaration to ocean shipping.

- Horgos Xinjiang Branch: Located at China's largest road vehicle export port, serving as the core hub for LHZ TIR cross-border road logistics. The Horgos branch is equipped with professional sales and operations teams, serving Central Asia, China-Russia, and Middle East markets with efficient and flexible land trade channels. For the Pakistan market, LHZ exports through the Kashgar port via the Khunjerab Pass, effectively covering the South Asian market.

Nansha and Horgos form a "sea + road" dual-hub synergy – the physical foundation of LHZ's "logistics + trade" supply chain model and a core differentiator from other traders.

Supply Chain Closed Loop: Where Our Logistics Reaches, Our Trade Follows

The four major LHZ TIR routes correspond one-to-one with LHZ Auto's trade channels:

- China-Russia TIR Route to China-Russia Trade Channel: Covers Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. 300 dedicated car carriers, 1,500-vehicle fleet, 12-15 days direct to Moscow.

- Central Asia TIR Route to Central Asia Trade Channel: Covers Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (via Horgos port), and Pakistan (via Kashgar port through Khunjerab Pass). Direct land route with flexibility and efficiency.

- China-Europe TIR Route to China-Europe Trade Channel: Covers all of Europe. Dual-channel logistics with Nansha shipping + China-Europe TIR road transport, flexibly matching different delivery requirements.

- Middle East TIR Route to Middle East Trade Channel: Covers the entire Middle East, with Iran, Iraq, and Turkey as key markets. Dual-channel logistics with Nansha shipping + Middle East TIR road transport, directly reaching Gulf core markets.

Shipping channels simultaneously cover African and American markets, leveraging Guangzhou Nansha Port to form a complete global supply chain network.

Why is the "Logistics + Trade" Model More Competitive?

Against the backdrop of expanding export volumes, supply chain certainty has become the core demand of B2B buyers. Factors such as shipping capacity shortages, port congestion, and geopolitical volatility make an independently controlled logistics system a core competitive advantage. LHZ Global Holding uses "logistics" to underpin "trade" and "trade" to feed back into "logistics," transforming logistics from an external variable into an internal strategic advantage. This is not a simple business overlay, but a deep reconstruction of the supply chain.


Chapter 3: LHZ Global Holding – Value Creation for Global B2B Clients

LHZ Global Holding Group provides unique supply chain value to global B2B clients through its "logistics + trade" synergistic model:

Full-Range Direct Sourcing: Deep agency partnerships with all bestselling Chinese OEMs, covering sedans, SUVs, commercial vehicles, and NEVs across all categories, ensuring stable supply and reliable quality.

Deep Customization Trading Model: Precisely matching vehicle models, configurations, and emission standards to target market regulations, operating conditions, and client preferences, achieving "supply on demand, deliver with precision" – rather than simply selling off-the-shelf vehicles.

Dual-HQ Strategy + Four Major TIR Routes: Guangzhou Nansha HQ (shipping hub) + Horgos Xinjiang branch (road hub, with Kashgar port serving Pakistan). Four TIR routes (China-Russia, Central Asia, China-Europe, Middle East) combined with Nansha shipping channels, covering Central Asia, China-Russia, China-Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

One-Stop Service Closure: Own warehousing, customs clearance, and sales teams providing full-chain services from vehicle sourcing and export declaration to logistics delivery.

FAQ

Q1: What are the key drivers of China's auto export growth in 2026?
A1: Three core drivers: first, generational technological leadership in NEVs, with global market share exceeding 60% and monthly export share surpassing fuel vehicles in June; second, Chinese automakers accelerating global localization, shifting from exports to "rooting"; third, surging demand in emerging markets, with growth exceeding 400% in markets such as Brazil and Algeria.

Q2: How is LHZ Global Holding different from other automotive traders?
A2: LHZ Global Holding operates a "logistics + trade" dual-drive model, with its four TIR routes (China-Russia, Central Asia, China-Europe, Middle East) directly corresponding to LHZ Auto's trade channels. Backed by the dual-HQ strategy of Nansha (shipping hub) and Horgos (road hub), our logistics delivery capability serves as trade fulfillment guarantee.

Q3: What is the scale of LHZ TIR Logistics' fleet?
A3: LHZ TIR Logistics operates 1,500 owned and partnered TIR vehicles distributed across six nodes in China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, including 300 dedicated car carriers, each capable of loading 8 passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or NEVs.

Q4: Which regional markets does LHZ Auto cover?
A4: LHZ Auto's trade covers six major regions: Central Asia (Central Asia TIR route, via Horgos/Kashgar dual ports), China-Russia (China-Russia TIR route), China-Europe (shipping + China-Europe TIR dual channel), Middle East (shipping + Middle East TIR dual channel), Africa (shipping), and the Americas (shipping), fulfilling the vision of "where our logistics reaches, our trade follows."