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Porsche Faces 8% Global Sales Decline as China Market Contracts Sharply

The automaker's Q1 2025 results show a 42% drop in China sales, while North America and the electric Macan provide growth opportunities.

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Overview

  • Porsche reported 71,470 global vehicle deliveries in Q1 2025, an 8% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Sales in China, Porsche's largest market, fell 42% year-over-year due to ongoing economic challenges and increased competition from local EV manufacturers.
  • North America saw a 37% rise in sales, attributed to a rebound from prior import delays and increased shipments ahead of potential import tariffs.
  • The new all-electric Macan performed strongly, with 23,555 units delivered—a 14% increase—becoming a key driver of Porsche's electrification strategy.
  • CEO Oliver Blume emphasized that China's market changes are long-term, prompting Porsche to recalibrate its product and market strategies for sustained growth.