Chinese firms grow global market share in 40% of products: Nikkei survey

The U.S. temporarily imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods last year.

© APYUME NAMEKATAJuly 30, 2026 03:17 JSTTOKYO -- Chinese companies expanded their global market share in nearly 40% of major goods and services last year, a Nikkei analysis found, with notable gains occurring in electric vehicles and digital products. TOKYO -- Chinese companies expanded their global market share in nearly 40% of major goods and services last year, a Nikkei analysis found, with notable gains occurring in electric vehicles and digital products. TOKYO -- Chinese companies expanded their global market share in nearly 40% of major goods and services last year, a Nikkei analysis found, with notable gains occurring in electric vehicles and digital products.

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