CPCA data: China pickup market sales reached 61,000 units in May 2026, up 16.3%
YoY and 2.4% MoM, the second-highest May in five years. Jan–May sales totaled
281,000 units, up 8.6% YoY. May production was 59,000 units, +14.5% YoY; Jan–May
production 280,000 units, +10.1% YoY. Exports were especially strong in May.
Great Wall Motor remains the pickup market leader domestically and overseas.
Sustained export growth supported stronger performances from Changan, JMC
(Jianngling), SAIC Maxus, JAC Motors and Zhengzhou Nissan. In domestic retail,
top performers included Great Wall, JMC, Zhengzhou Nissan, Radar Auto and
Jiangxi Isuzu; the market retains a one-leader, multiple-strong players
structure.
