Indonesian Automotive Industry Shows Mixed Performance in 2025

Export Growth Highlights

The Indonesian automotive industry demonstrated robust export performance in 2025, particularly in the Completely Built Up (CBU) segment. PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (SIM) achieved a remarkable 66.9% year-on-year growth in CBU exports, reaching 25,161 units during January-October 2025 ¹

. This strong performance accounted for 83% of Suzuki's total export volume. The growth was primarily driven by hybrid vehicle models, with plans to continue exporting models like Ertiga Mild Hybrid and XL7 Mild Hybrid ¹

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/tingkatkan-kontribusi-suzuki-fokus-genjot-ekspor-kendaraan-hybrid

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Similarly, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM) recorded a 9.9% increase in CBU exports to 102,188 units during the same period ³

. Daihatsu's export growth was supported by stable demand from Asia and Latin America, coupled with improved production efficiency and consistent quality. The Philippines emerged as Daihatsu's largest export market ³

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/pabrikan-mobil-dan-industri-komponen-menanti-insentif-sektor-otomotif-pada-2026

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Domestic Market Challenges

Despite the positive export performance, the domestic automotive market faced significant challenges. According to data from Gabungan Industri Kendaraan Bermotor Indonesia (Gaikindo), wholesale sales in the Indonesian automotive market declined by 10.6% until October 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year ²

. The contraction was attributed to a combination of global factors, reduced consumer purchasing power, and an increase in non-performing loans from financing institutions ²

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https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/ekspor-mobil-daihatsu-naik-99-hingga-oktober-2025-filipina-jadi-pasar-terbesar

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Industry Outlook and Government Incentives

Industry players are optimistic about potential government support for the automotive sector in 2026. Astra International Daihatsu Sales Operation's Marketing & Customer Relations Division Head, Tri Mulyono, welcomed the prospect of incentives to revitalize the national automotive market. The industry hopes that such measures will help stimulate growth and improve overall market conditions ²

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