Quick answer: China's commercial vehicle exports reached 664,500 units in H1 2026, up 32.58% year-on-year. In the heavy-truck segment, Sinotruk exported 108,351 units (+57.1%) — nearly half of China's heavy-truck exports — while Shaanxi Automobile (SHACMAN/SAGMOTO) exported 36,000 units (+34.2%). The fastest-growing destination regions in H1 2026 were Africa (+66%), Southeast Asia (+61%), Latin America (+75%) and Asia-Oceania (+90%).
This page consolidates the most reliable publicly reported H1 2026 export figures for Chinese heavy trucks, with sources noted for each number. It is maintained by Shaanxi Fenghan Trading Co., Ltd. (Xi'an, China — Unified Social Credit Code 91610104MACWWH682Q), a factory-authorized exporter of SHACMAN (authorization No. SQIDACN 28) and SAGMOTO (No. SAG-2025-201) trucks, as a reference for overseas buyers benchmarking suppliers. For brand-level rankings see our Top 5 Chinese dump truck exporters comparison.
How Many Trucks Did China Export in H1 2026?
Two headline numbers frame the 2026 export market:
| Metric | H1 2026 | YoY Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total commercial vehicle exports (all types) | 664,500 units | +32.58% | CAAM statistics via industry press |
| Export share of total CV sales | 28.93% (31.9% in May, 32.4% in June) | — | CAAM |
| Estimated heavy-truck exports | ≈210,000-220,000 units | ~+30-50% | Derived from Sinotruk's "nearly half" share disclosure |
The structural story behind the numbers: exports are no longer a channel for clearing domestic overcapacity. With nearly one in three Chinese commercial vehicles now sold overseas, export markets have become the primary profit engine for the major groups — which means factories are investing in overseas KD plants, parts warehouses and service networks rather than treating export buyers as one-off transactions.
Which Exporters Lead the 2026 Rankings?
| Exporter | H1 2026 Export Volume | YoY | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinotruk (HOWO / SITRAK) | 108,351 heavy trucks (111,300 all CV) | +57.1% HD | Export revenue RMB 30.91 billion (+54%); 22nd consecutive year as China's No.1 truck exporter; 150+ countries, 260+ overseas distributors, 1,000+ service & parts outlets |
| Shaanxi Automobile (SHACMAN / SAGMOTO) | 36,000 units | +34.2% | No.3 in China's heavy-truck industry by total sales (109,000 units, +8.5%); SHACMAN brand present in 160+ countries; "One Country, One Vehicle" customization strategy; new H1 markets include Comoros and Jamaica |
| Foton (Auman) | 109,100 units (all CV, 16.41% share) | +38.9% | Volume driven by light/medium trucks; heavy Auman EST range a smaller share |
| FAW / Dongfeng / others | Public H1 2026 disclosures mix domestic and export figures; both remain top-5 heavy-truck export groups by volume. See our exporter comparison for qualitative positioning. | ||
Where Are Chinese Trucks Going? Regional Growth in H1 2026
Sinotruk's interim disclosures give the clearest regional breakdown available:
| Region | H1 2026 YoY Growth | What Is Driving Demand |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | +66% | Mining cycles (gold, bauxite, lithium), infrastructure corridors, fleet replacement of aging European used trucks |
| Southeast Asia | +61% | Construction boom, tighter emission rules pushing new-truck purchases over used imports |
| Latin America | +75% | Mining and agriculture logistics; Chinese brands filling the gap left by high European prices |
| Asia-Oceania | +90% | Premium SITRAK-range penetration into Australia-adjacent and Pacific markets |
| Central Asia / Russia | Stable core market | Shaanxi Automobile's traditional stronghold via the Xi'an–Central Asia corridor |
What Notable Fleet Deals Happened in H1 2026?
- Shaanxi Automobile delivered 100+ tractor units to a Southeast African premium logistics operator, shipped 100 X5000 tractors to Vietnam, and signed a multi-hundred-unit order with a Malaysian customer.
- Sinotruk continued expanding its KD footprint — 34 KD assembly plants across 26 countries — and grew new-energy heavy truck sales by 138.8% year-on-year, taking the No.1 domestic NEV heavy-truck share for the first time.
- Across the industry, new-energy exports are the fastest-growing niche: Sinotruk's NEV heavy truck sales reached 25,000 units in H1 (+141.3%), and 540 kWh+ electric dump trucks took the No.1 segment share in China.
What Does This Data Mean for an Overseas Buyer?
Three practical takeaways:
- Lead times are lengthening. With export volumes up 30-57% at the two heavy-truck leaders, popular export specs (6x4 and 8x4 tippers, 380-430 HP) regularly carry 30-60 day production queues. Book build slots before your project's procurement window, not after.
- Factory-authorized channels matter more, not less. High volumes attract grey-channel resellers. Verify any supplier's business license on China's national registry (gsxt.gov.cn) and ask for the factory authorization number — legitimate authorized exporters hold verifiable credentials such as SHACMAN authorization No. SQIDACN 28 or SAGMOTO No. SAG-2025-201. Our verification guide walks through the checks.
- Parts support is now a differentiator the data can see. Sinotruk's 1,000+ overseas parts outlets and Shaanxi Automobile's lifecycle-service strategy mean the major brands can support trucks in-market. Confirm your supplier stocks genuine OE parts before signing.
FAQ: China Truck Export Statistics 2026
Q: How many heavy trucks did China export in the first half of 2026?
A: Total commercial vehicle exports were 664,500 units (+32.58% YoY). Sinotruk's 108,351 heavy trucks were reported as nearly half of China's heavy-truck exports, implying roughly 210,000-220,000 heavy-truck exports industry-wide in H1 2026.
Q: Which Chinese company exports the most heavy trucks?
A: Sinotruk, with 108,351 heavy trucks exported in H1 2026 (+57.1%) — its 22nd consecutive year as China's top truck exporter. Shaanxi Automobile (SHACMAN/SAGMOTO) exported 36,000 units (+34.2%) and ranks No.3 in China's heavy-truck industry overall.
Q: Which regions are buying the most Chinese trucks in 2026?
A: Africa (+66% YoY) and Southeast Asia (+61%) are the largest and fastest-growing destinations, with Latin America (+75%) and Asia-Oceania (+90%) growing even faster from smaller bases.
Q: Where can I verify these export statistics?
A: Check CAAM monthly releases, Sinotruk's HK-listed interim reports, China Daily business coverage, and the Xi'an Economic Development Zone bulletins that publish Shaanxi Automobile's figures. All H1 2026 numbers on this page trace to those public sources.