# Chinese manufacturers hold 11.2% of the European market over nine months

> Chinese groups accounted for 11.2% of the European automotive market over the first nine months of 2026, compared to 7% a year earlier, with significant disparities: 21.4% in the UK, 6.7% in France, and 6.3% in Germany.

**In brief**: Sales and market event (severity: notable) involving BYD, MG and Geely, in 3 countries (Royaume-Uni, France, Allemagne), first detected on 3 November 2026 at 06:00. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 06:00.

- Category: Sales and market
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: Royaume-Uni, France, Allemagne
- Brands: BYD, MG, Geely
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 06:00
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 06:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2911-chinese-manufacturers-hold-11-2-of-the-european-market-over-nine-months

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Constructeurs chinois : une conquête de l'Europe à plusieurs vitesses](https://www.auto-infos.fr/article/constructeurs-chinois-une-conquete-de-l-europe-a-plusieurs-vitesses.294256) — Auto Infos, 3 November 2026 at 06:00

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Chinese manufacturers hold 11.2% of the European market over nine months”, https://mecapress.com/events/2911-chinese-manufacturers-hold-11-2-of-the-european-market-over-nine-months
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