Chinese Car Sales Boom in Indonesia
- JAKARTA (April 20, 2025) – Overall car sales in Indonesia experienced a slight downturn in March, even as several Chinese automotive brands saw significant increases, according to data...
- Gaikindo reported that wholesale car sales (distribution from factories to dealers) reached 70,892 units in March, a decrease from the 72,336 units sold the previous month.
- the trend extends to the first quarter of 2025, with the Indonesian automotive market showing a decrease compared to the same period last year.
Indonesia Car sales Dip in March 2025, Chinese Brands See Gains
Table of Contents
- Indonesia Car sales Dip in March 2025, Chinese Brands See Gains
- March Sales Figures
- Q1 2025 Sales Show Overall Decline
- Toyota Remains Market Leader
- Daihatsu Holds Second Position
- Honda Completes Top Three
- Chinese Brands Experiance Significant Growth
- Wuling Sales Decline Slightly
- Gaikindo Comments on Market Sluggishness
- Top 15 Best-Selling Car Brands – March 2025
- Indonesia Car Sales Dip in March 2025, Chinese Brands See Gains
- What’s the Overall Trend in Indonesian Car Sales in March 2025?
- How Did Q1 2025 Car sales Compare to Q1 2024?
- Which Brands were the Top Sellers in March 2025?
- How Did Toyota Perform in March 2025?
- What About Daihatsu and Honda?
- Which Chinese Brands Are Showing Growth in Indonesia?
- How Did Wuling Fare in March 2025?
- What’s the main Reason for the Sluggish Sales?
- Top 15 Best-Selling Car Brands in Indonesia – March 2025 (Summary)
JAKARTA (April 20, 2025) – Overall car sales in Indonesia experienced a slight downturn in March, even as several Chinese automotive brands saw significant increases, according to data released by the indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo).
March Sales Figures
Gaikindo reported that wholesale car sales (distribution from factories to dealers) reached 70,892 units in March, a decrease from the 72,336 units sold the previous month. Though, retail sales saw a temporary increase of 9.6%, climbing from 69,872 units to 76,582 units.
Q1 2025 Sales Show Overall Decline
the trend extends to the first quarter of 2025, with the Indonesian automotive market showing a decrease compared to the same period last year.
- wholesale (January-March 2025): 205,160 units, a 4.7% decrease (10,090 units) year-over-year.
- Retail Sales (January-March 2025): 210,483 units,an 8.9% decrease (20,554 units) year-over-year.
Toyota Remains Market Leader
Toyota continues to lead in national automotive sales. In March, Toyota recorded wholesale sales of 22,476 units, down 1,921 units from February. retail sales for Toyota reached 24,614 units, a 10.3% increase.
Daihatsu Holds Second Position
Daihatsu secured the second position with wholesale sales of 13,057 units, an increase from the 11,959 units sold the previous month. Retail sales for Daihatsu reached 13,111 units, up 4.9% from February.
Honda Completes Top Three
Honda rounds out the top three best-selling brands in Indonesia. Wholesale sales reached 6,303 units, a 28% decrease from the previous month. However, retail sales saw an increase to 8,165 units in March, a 5.3% rise.
Chinese Brands Experiance Significant Growth
Several Chinese brands experienced notable growth in March. BYD, an electric car brand, saw a significant increase of 129.1%. Wholesale sales for BYD reached 3,205 units, compared to 1,399 units the previous month. retail sales reached 2,870 units, up 1,382 units from February.
Aion also experienced a surge, with sales increasing by 503.1% compared to February. aion distributed 959 units in March, compared to only 159 units the previous month.
Other Chinese brands showing gains include Chery, DFSK, Geely, Neta, Baic and Haval.
Wuling Sales Decline Slightly
Wuling, ranked tenth in sales, recorded 1,850 units sold in March, a 4.4% decrease compared to the previous month.
Gaikindo Comments on Market Sluggishness
The indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) attributed the sluggish car sales in early 2025 to decreased purchasing power and buying interest.
the purchasing power of the community and buying interest does not yet exist,
said Gaikindo Chairman Yohannes Nangoi on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, in Central Jakarta.
Top 15 Best-Selling Car Brands – March 2025
Wholesale Sales
- Toyota: 22,476 units
- Daihatsu: 13,057 units
- Honda: 6,303 units
- Mitsubishi Motors: 5,769 units
- Suzuki: 4,442 units
- Hyundai: 2,424 units
- Isuzu: 1,802 units
- Mitsubishi Fuso: 1,604 units
- BYD: 3,205 units
- Wuling: 1,850 units
- Chery: 1,829 units
- Hino: 1,193 units
- Denza: 1,587 units
- Aion: 959 units
- Mazda: 281 units
Retail Sales
- Toyota: 24,514 units
- Daihatsu: 13,111 units
- Honda: 8,165 units
- Mitsubishi Motors: 6,372 units
- Suzuki: 5,006 units
- Hyundai: 2,354 units
- Hino: 2,083 units
- Mitsubishi Fuso: 1,929 units
- Isuzu: 2,007 units
- Wuling: 1,725 units
- BYD: 2,870 units
- Chery: 1,521 units
- denza: 1,801 units
- Aion: 712 units
- Mazda: 313 units
Indonesia Car Sales Dip in March 2025, Chinese Brands See Gains
What’s the Overall Trend in Indonesian Car Sales in March 2025?
Overall car sales in Indonesia experienced a slight downturn in March 2025. According to data from the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), wholesale car sales reached 70,892 units, a decrease from 72,336 units the previous month. However, retail sales saw a temporary increase of 9.6% from 69,872 units to 76,582 units. This trend of decline extends into the first quarter of 2025.
How Did Q1 2025 Car sales Compare to Q1 2024?
The Indonesian automotive market showed a decrease in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Wholesale (January-March 2025): 205,160 units, a 4.7% decrease (10,090 units) year-over-year.
Retail Sales (January-March 2025): 210,483 units, an 8.9% decrease (20,554 units) year-over-year.
Which Brands were the Top Sellers in March 2025?
Toyota, Daihatsu, and Honda remain the top three best-selling brands in Indonesia. though, the data also reveals notable shifts in the market.
How Did Toyota Perform in March 2025?
toyota continues to lead in national automotive sales. In March, Toyota recorded wholesale sales of 22,476 units, down 1,921 units from February. Retail sales for Toyota reached 24,614 units, a 10.3% increase.
What About Daihatsu and Honda?
Daihatsu secured the second position with wholesale sales of 13,057 units, an increase from the 11,959 units sold the previous month. Retail sales for Daihatsu reached 13,111 units, up 4.9% from February.
Honda rounds out the top three best-selling brands. Wholesale sales reached 6,303 units, a 28% decrease from the previous month. However, retail sales saw an increase to 8,165 units in March, a 5.3% rise.
Which Chinese Brands Are Showing Growth in Indonesia?
Several Chinese brands experienced notable growth in March 2025, specifically:
BYD: The electric car brand saw a significant increase of 129.1%. Wholesale sales for BYD reached 3,205 units, compared to 1,399 units the previous month. Retail sales reached 2,870 units, up 1,382 units from February.
Aion: Aion experienced a surge,with sales increasing by 503.1% compared to February. Aion distributed 959 units in March, compared to only 159 units the previous month.
* Other Chinese Brands: Chery, DFSK, Geely, neta, Baic, and Haval also showed gains.
How Did Wuling Fare in March 2025?
Wuling, ranked tenth in sales, recorded 1,850 units sold in March, a 4.4% decrease compared to the previous month.
What’s the main Reason for the Sluggish Sales?
Gaikindo, the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association, attributed the sluggish car sales in early 2025 to decreased purchasing power and buying interest within the community. Gaikindo Chairman Yohannes Nangoi stated, “The purchasing power of the community and buying interest does not yet exist.”
Top 15 Best-Selling Car Brands in Indonesia – March 2025 (Summary)
Here’s a summary of the top 15 best-selling car brands in Indonesia for March 2025,broken down by wholesale and retail sales:
| Rank | Wholesale Sales | Retail Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota: 22,476 units | Toyota: 24,514 units |
| 2 | Daihatsu: 13,057 units | Daihatsu: 13,111 units |
| 3 | Honda: 6,303 units | Honda: 8,165 units |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Motors: 5,769 units | Mitsubishi Motors: 6,372 units |
| 5 | Suzuki: 4,442 units | Suzuki: 5,006 units |
| 6 | Hyundai: 2,424 units | Hyundai: 2,354 units |
| 7 | Isuzu: 1,802 units | Hino: 2,083 units |
| 8 | mitsubishi Fuso: 1,604 units | Mitsubishi Fuso: 1,929 units |
| 9 | BYD: 3,205 units | Isuzu: 2,007 units |
| 10 | Wuling: 1,850 units | Wuling: 1,725 units |
| 11 | Chery: 1,829 units | BYD: 2,870 units |
| 12 | Hino: 1,193 units | Chery: 1,521 units |
| 13 | Denza: 1,587 units | denza: 1,801 units |
| 14 | Aion: 959 units | Aion: 712 units |
| 15 | Mazda: 281 units | Mazda: 313 units |