Chinese automakers have dramatically reshaped Brazil’s vehicle import market this year, capturing more than half of all foreign car sales as companies rushed to beat a significant tariff increase on electric and hybrid models. Shipments from China to Brazil more than doubled, rising 105.4% in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, giving China a 52.4% share of all vehicles imported, according to the National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea). This massive influx is forcing a structural shift in the Brazilian auto sector, which has long been dominated by established American, European, and Asian manufacturers.