In August, China's automobile imports fell by 50.1% year-on-year, while exports grew by 37.2% year-on-year.

According to data from the General Administration of Customs compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, as reported by the Zhitong Finance APP, in August, imports of complete automobiles totaled 22,000 units, down 48.0% month-on-month and down 50.1% year-on-year; import value amounted to USD 1.43 billion, down 32.7% month-on-month and down 32.4% year-on-year. In August, exports of complete automobiles reached 1.047 million units, down 4.2% month-on-month and up 37.2% year-on-year; export value reached USD 18.33 billion, down 3.4% month-on-month and up 43.0% year-on-year.