BISNIS.COM – Although domestic car sales have declined, vehicle exports have become an important factor for Indonesia’s automotive industry. Data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) recorded that during the first eight months of 2025, exports of completely built-up (CBU) cars reached 335,063 units. This figure rose by 12.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
Jongkie Sugiarto, Chairman I of GAIKINDO, said that car production figures already include exports. “The car production numbers include exports. So, export figures are also counted in the total production,” he said.
Exports are also influenced by the economic conditions of each destination country, such as in Southeast Asia (ASEAN), Latin America, Japan, and the Middle East.
Toyota remains the largest exporter with a total of 114,280 units, up 6.8 percent from last year.
Daihatsu ranks second with 76,738 units. Mitsubishi Motors rose 29.5 percent to 67,399 units. These manufacturers help maintain stable production volumes even as the domestic market weakens. Meanwhile, the domestic car market continues to decline. Wholesale sales from January to August 2025 reached 500,951 units, down 10.6 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Retail sales fell 10.7 percent to 522,162 units.
Jongkie hopes Indonesia’s car exports can reach 500,000 units by the end of 2025. He said this would help maintain production stability and support the automotive industry amid weakening domestic demand. (*)
