China's top property developers start 2026 with stable sales, high-end and upgrade homes in focus

In January 2026, China's top 100 real estate developers achieved total sales of Yuan 190.52 billion ($27.4 billion). Leading developers maintained stable performance, while high-end and improvement-oriented properties accounted for a growing share of transactions.

According to the China Index Academy, in January 2026, the top 100 property developers by total sales recorded Yuan 190.52 billion in sales, marking an 18.9% year-on-year decline. Given the high base from the same period last year, January's performance was broadly in line with market expectations, continuing the