Chinese humanoid makers held 97% of global shipments in H1

According to a report cited by Taipei Times, Chinese humanoid robot makers held roughly 97% of global humanoid shipments in H1 — a striking concentration that defines the practical sourcing options for overseas buyers. The near-monopoly share means China is effectively the default upstream source for humanoid units, with the country's lead coming from manufacturers such as Unitree, Fourier, UBTech, Agibot, and other emerging vendors. For buyers planning humanoid pilot deployments, supplier-selection risk is concentrated in a narrow set of Chinese firms, making due diligence on capacity, lead times, and after-sales support especially critical. The H1 figure also suggests non-Chinese vendors remain at very early commercial scale. Takeaway: If you are sourcing humanoid robots in 2026, you are almost certainly buying from a Chinese supplier — evaluate top vendors on capacity and support, not origin country alone.