We recently compiled a comprehensive report detailing the 20 Largest Automotive Markets in the World. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the 5 Largest Automotive Markets in the World.
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Methodology
We compiled a list of the 20 largest automotive markets in the world. To collect data for our list, we consulted the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA). This database provided us with details on the registrations or sales of new passenger cars in markets around the world in 2023. We used the latest data available in their dataset to rank the 20 largest automotive markets in the world in ascending order of their total passenger car sales in 2023. Let’s take a look at the largest automotive market in the world.
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5 Largest Automotive Markets in the World
5. Germany
Total Passenger Car Sales (2023): 2,844,609
Germany ranks among the top 5 largest automotive markets in the world. The country’s automotive industry is one of the leading automotive industries in the world, and it plays a crucial role in the German economy. Germany is also a major exporter of cars. In 2023, Germany’s passenger car sales reached 2,844,609 units.
4. United States
Total Passenger Car Sales (2023): 3,116,647
The United States is one of the biggest car markets in the world. It is the third most populated country while also being one of the largest countries in the world by area. The US imports light vehicles and automotive parts to meet consumer demand. In 2023, the United States saw the sale of 3,116,647 passenger cars.
3. Japan
Total Passenger Car Sales (2023): 3,992,727
Japan is an island country in East Asia that ranks among the top 3 on our list of the largest automotive markets in the world. Japan is home to a number of companies that manufacture cars. Japan’s passenger car sales reached 3,992,727 units in 2023.
2. India
Total Passenger Car Sales (2023): 4,101,600
India, a country in South Asia, is the most populated country in the world. It is the 2nd largest automobile market in the world in terms of sales. According to the latest data, India recorded a total of 4,101,600 passenger car sales in 2023.
1. China
Total Passenger Car Sales (2023): 26,062,824
China tops our list of the largest automotive markets in the world. The country’s automotive industry is also the biggest in the world in terms of automobile unit production. Over the years, the Chinese automotive industry has seen significant growth and China has become a global leader in electric vehicle manufacturing. As the largest automotive market in the world, China saw the sale of 26,062,824 passenger cars in 2023.
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