BMW's First-Half Deliveries Fall 4.2 Percent as China Weakness Persists

The German automaker's global volume reached 1.16 million vehicles, confirming the demand shortfall that prompted an earlier cut to its 2026 profit outlook.

BMW delivered 1.16 million vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2026, a 4.2 percent decline from the prior year that was driven almost entirely by a steep contraction in China. [1] The drop aligns with warnings issued in mid-June, when the company lowered its full-year earnings guidance after Chinese demand softened and costs tied to Middle East tensions rose.

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