Today the German said sales fell by 15% in the first nine months of its financial year to 4.6 billion euros.

The result, which covered the period from August 1 to April 30, did not include sales at Volkswagen  in which Porsche holds a stake of 51 percent.

Porsche said its operating profit was also less than in the same period a year earlier, but did not provide figures.

"A look at global unit sales makes clear that no region is being spared the sharp decline in automobile markets," a statement said.

Looking ahead, the company declined to give a precise forecast but said sales were likely to fall below the level in its previous year.