The Chinese auto industry occupied 45% of the Israeli market

In the first half of the year, about 177 thousand vehicles were delivered to Israel, 10.7% more than in the same period in 2025.

However, much of the increase appears to be due to large numbers of “zero mileage” vehicles being registered in the name of importers after they failed to sell within a year of production.

Vehicle registration data shows that the Chinese automobile industry continues to rapidly strengthen its position in the Israeli market.

Shipments of Chinese-made vehicles jumped about 72% in the first half of the year, taking up an unprecedented market share of about 45% of total deliveries.

Chinese brands took six of the top ten places in the supply table, and Chery group brands alone took first and second place in the supply table, beating Toyota, Hyundai and Kia. China’s Chery group led shipments in the first half of the year with a market share of 23% of total shipments.

67.1% of vehicles supplied were in the eco-friendly segment – ​​electric, plug-in and conventional hybrids. At the same time, purely electric cars accounted for only 12.2%.