Chinese Auto Parts Are Pouring Into German Car Market

Chinese automotive suppliers are inundating Germany with low-cost components, piling pressure on local manufacturers already grappling with muted demand and elevated costs, according to labor officials.

The influx of electrical systems and forged metal parts is hitting companies including Robert Bosch GmbH, Mahle GmbH and other manufacturers. The imbalance threatens local production, with China’s industrial upgrades narrowing quality gaps that used to protect German firms.