Chinese Car Brands Surge to 45% Market Share in Israel Amid 10.7% Vehicle Delivery Growth

In the first half of 2026, nearly 177,000 vehicles were delivered in Israel, marking a 10.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. A significant portion of this rise is attributed to registrations of tens of thousands of "zero kilometer" vehicles under importers' names after failing to find buyers within 12 months of manufacture.

Chinese-made vehicles showed remarkable growth, with deliveries soaring by approximately 72% and capturing an unprecedented 45% market share. Chinese brands dominated six of the top ten delivery spots, with the Chery group alone securing the first and second places, surpassing established brands like Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia. Chery led the market with a 23% share of total deliveries in the first half of the year.

Green vehicles, including electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid models, expanded their market dominance, accounting for about 67.1% of all deliveries. Within this segment, electric vehicles declined slightly to 12.2%, hybrids held 30.7%, and plug-in hybrids continued to strengthen with a 24.1% share.

Among import groups, CalMobil increased its dominance with a 24.8% share of total deliveries, followed by Karsu Motors at 15.4% and Union Motors at 13.8%. The data reflects ongoing shifts in consumer preferences and import strategies in the Israeli automotive market.